may 26, 1972 - 35. SALT I agreement
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Mary 26th, 1972The Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (SALT I) was a document signed by the United States and the Soviet Union to limit the nuclear arms race. Specifically, the treaty allowed both nations to only construct two missile defense sites. This event is significant because it was an import step in détente.
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Date:
may 26, 1972
Now
~ 53 years ago