jul 31, 1991 - START I
Description:
-signed by Bush + Gorbachev
-warheads limited to 6000 each
-ICBMs limited to 1600 each
-implemented 2001 - delayed due to collapse of USSR (separate treaties between USA/individual ex-Soviet states)
-led to removal of about 80% of all strategic nuclear weapons at that time
-several ex-Soviet counties voluntarily dismantled all nuclear weapons
Added to timeline:
IB History: Détente + Rapprochement (Cold War)
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