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Cold War (aug 1, 1946 – jul 1, 1991)

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A period of geopolitical tension and ideological rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, lasting from 1947 to 1991. It was characterized by a lack of direct military conflict between the two superpowers but involved proxy wars, economic competition, and a nuclear arms race.

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aug 1, 1946
jul 1, 1991
~ 44 years