Moscow Summit 1972 (9h 11min, may 22, 1972 y – 19h 16min, may 30, 1972 y)
Description:
Between Nixon and Brezhnev. Featured the signing of the Anti-Ballistic Missile (ABM) Treaty, the First Strategic Arms Limitations Treaty (SALT 1) and the US-Soviet Incidents at Sea Agreement.Hallmark of detente.
Desire from both sides to have SALT II (longer lasting agreements)
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Date:
9h 11min, may 22, 1972 y
19h 16min, may 30, 1972 y
~ 8 days