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What was the term used to describe the threat of mutual destruction between the superpowers?
What was the term used to describe the threat of mutual destruction between the superpowers?
During the 1960s, Cold War tensions were escalating between which two superpowers?
During the 1960s, Cold War tensions were escalating between which two superpowers?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
Why were the Soviets hesitant about arms control negotiations?
Why were the Soviets hesitant about arms control negotiations?
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Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from?
Where did the American reconnaissance plane take off from?
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During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) was a strategy based on the threat of
During the Cold War, mutual assured destruction (MAD) was a strategy based on the threat of
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What was the main reason why the Soviets were hesitant about arms control negotiations?
What was the main reason why the Soviets were hesitant about arms control negotiations?
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What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
What was the purpose of the American reconnaissance plane that took off in 1960?
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What was the foundation of deterrence during the Cold War?
What was the foundation of deterrence during the Cold War?
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Why were the two superpowers watching and waiting during the 1960s?
Why were the two superpowers watching and waiting during the 1960s?
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