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The Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, lasted from approximately 1947 to 1991.
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The Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, lasted from approximately 1947 to 1991. This era was characterized by ideological conflict, military rivalry, and the threat of nuclear war, but it did not result in direct military confrontation between the two superpowers. Key events of the Cold War include the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The Cold War also saw the formation of military alliances such as NATO and the Warsaw Pact, as nations aligned themselves based on ideological principles. The eventual dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991 marked the end of this prolonged period of tension.
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The Cold War lasted from 1947 to 1991.
It was characterized by ideological conflict between the US and the Soviet Union.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was a significant event during the Cold War.
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