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National Archives Learning Curve: Cold War
This  British site poses provocative questions for students, teachers, and anyone curious about the decades-long standoff between the world superpowers of the 20th century. Most historians say the Cold War started after WWII, but its seeds were sown between 1919 and 1939 with the Russian Civil War and the Munich Agreement of 1938. The wartime alliance between Britain, the U.S., and the U.S.S.R. further set the stage for conflict. Historical documents hint at what the public didn't see during WWII and take you behind the scenes at the seminal Yalta Conference. Imagine a debate between U.S. President Truman, Soviet leader Stalin, and British politician Churchill about who started the Cold War. Look at how close the nuclear game was during the '50s and '60s, and see how Vietnam became a turning point in the Cold War. With a wealth of information, this site brings recent history to life. (in History) |
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