Spanning from the late 1940s to the early 1990s, the Cold War wasn’t a traditional war that was fought on battlefields. As a ...

Explore the Cold War period, one of the most significant and tense times in modern history. Unlike traditional wars fought ...

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Strings of radars stretching across Canada were built to give early warnings of Soviet bombers coming over the Arctic. The ...

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The contours of World War III are visible in numerous conflicts. The president of the United States is not ready.

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The Cold War-era shelter, hidden below the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, was designed to house members of Congress in ...

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan Nuclear weapons have not been used in war since 1945, although there have been close calls.

Discover who holds the title of the youngest U.S. President. Learn about John F. Kennedy's historic election at 43, his Cold War challenges, civil rights efforts, and enduring legacy.

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