Day 304 of 365

October 31

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History

The Cold War

The Cold War (1947-1991) pitted the US against the Soviet Union in ideological, political, and economic competition. Nuclear deterrence prevented direct conflict but proxy wars occurred worldwide. The space race, arms race, and espionage defined the era.

💡 Did you know?

At its peak, the world had enough nuclear weapons to destroy human civilization many times over!

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