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may 1, 1960 - May 1960

Description:

When prerparing for the Four Power SUmmit Khrushchev learnt that the USSR had shot down a U-2 plane. The pilot - Gary Powers, parachuted to safety but was arrested. SOviets accused USA of spying. USA first denied it was a spying mission then later did. Eisenhowler refused to apologise and led to Khrushchev not attending the summit and therefore worsening relations.

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U-2 crisis and Paris Peace Summit
Actions by USA on top, USSR on the bottom.

Date:

may 1, 1960
Now
~ 63 years ago
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