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Cold War (mar 12, 1947 – dec 26, 1991)

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The Cold War lasted from 1945 to 1991. It was a political, economic, and military rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States that led to the development of nuclear weapons and global tension. Its impact on world politics is still felt today.

HISTORY.COM EDITORS. (2009, October 27). Cold War History. History; A&E Television Networks. https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cold-war-history

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mar 12, 1947
dec 26, 1991
~ 44 years

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