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Cold War (1979–1985)
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The Cold War from 1979 to 1985 was a late phase of the Cold War marked by a sharp increase in hostility between the Soviet Union and the West. It arose from a strong denunciation of the Soviet invasio
Chancellor Willy Brandt (left) with American president Richard Nixon (right.) The two statesmen were champions of détente and trade with the Eastern B
Chancellor Willy Brandt (left) with American president Richard Nixon (right.) The two statesmen were champions of détente and trade with the Eastern Bloc.
President Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai toast one another during the former's visit to the People's Republic of China. The two are credited wit
President Nixon and Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai toast one another during the former's visit to the People's Republic of China. The two are credited with forging a new axis in the Cold War out of mutual hostility to the Soviet Union.
Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger (right), is widely credited with playing a driving role in American foreign policy during the first half of the
Secretary of State Dr. Henry Kissinger (right), is widely credited with playing a driving role in American foreign policy during the first half of the 1970s, particularly in regards to Cold War policy.
Soviet Tupolev Tu-95 escorted by a United States Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat over the North Atlantic, 1 September 1985.
Soviet Tupolev Tu-95 escorted by a United States Navy Grumman F-14 Tomcat over the North Atlantic, 1 September 1985.
Korean Air Lines Flight 007
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Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was a scheduled Korean Air Lines flight from New York City to Seoul via Anchorage. On September 1, 1983, the flight was shot down by a Soviet Sukhoi Su-15 interceptor aircr
Cold War (1979–1985)
…diplomatic note of protest, which accused the United States of repeated penetrations of Soviet airspace. In the following September, the civilian airliner Korean Air Lines Flight 007 was downed by Soviet fighter jets over nearby Moneron Island. In November 1983, NATO conducted a military exercise known as "Able Archer 83". The…
HL7442, the aircraft involved, pictured in 1980
HL7442, the aircraft involved, pictured in 1980
Congressman Larry McDonald, who was aboard Flight 007
Congressman Larry McDonald, who was aboard Flight 007
A Soviet Sukhoi Su-15 interceptor
A Soviet Sukhoi Su-15 interceptor
K-8 missile (the type fired at KAL 007) mounted on the wing of a Sukhoi Su-15
K-8 missile (the type fired at KAL 007) mounted on the wing of a Sukhoi Su-15