Period of Dente between USA and USSR (jan 1, 1967 – jan 1, 1979)
Description:
∼1967-1979 (not exact)- Reduction of tension through détente
- Richard Nixon (USA) and Brezhnev (Soviet Union)
- Respect each other’s sphere of influence
- Signed various treaties – particularly SALT (Strategic Arms Limitation Talks)
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1967
jan 1, 1979
~ 12 years