sep 20, 1963 - Hotline Established
Description:
A line of direct communication set up by President John F. Kennedy between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The Hotline's main goal was to lessen the possibility of an unintentional nuclear war by giving the leaders of both nations a dependable and secure way to communicate quickly in a crisis.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 20, 1963
Now
~ 61 years ago