Category: Cold War

Soldiers resting on snowy battlefield during wartime, black and white historical military scene, reflecting news history and war reporting.

February 13, 1951: War In Korea – Withdrawals, Maneuvering, Condemnation And Celebrations Of An Alliance.

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Large propaganda mural of Lenin on red background in Soviet Union, street scene with police and passerby during Cold War era, historical political art focus.

February 3, 1990 – Moscow: The Power Shift – Bulgaria: Big Changes – South Africa: The Big Deep Breath.

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The World According To Conference Room 5 – October 29, 1949

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Vintage Soviet Victory Day parade with banners, flags, and crowds celebrating WWII victory, showcasing historical military procession and patriotic fervor.

Cold War: 1950s – Battle For The Control Of Hearts And Minds – 1957 – Past Daily Reference Room

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Protesters during demonstration in India, political activism, social movement, historical protest scene, vintage black and white photo.

October 11, 1979 – Castro Comes – Wall Street Goes, And Capitol Hill Haggles Over Abortion Forever.

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