SALT I and II (jan 1, 1972 – jan 1, 1979)
Description:
Cause:1. restrain arms race in missiles armed with nuclear weapons
Effect:
1. Salt I led to Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
2. Salt II was not ratified due to Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1972
jan 1, 1979
~ 7 years