Cold War Era Concepts

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Josef Stalin

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Leader of the Soviet Union from the mid-1920s until his death in 1953, known for his role in World War II and the early Cold War.

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France

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A key Western ally during the Cold War, part of NATO.

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United Nations

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An international organization founded in 1945 to promote peace, security, and cooperation among countries.

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Democracy

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A system of government by the whole population, typically through elected representatives, contrasted with dictatorship during the Cold War.

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Communism

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A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless system, central to the Soviet Union's policies during the Cold War.

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China

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A major communist country, initially aligned with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

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The USSR

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The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, a socialist state in Eurasia that existed from 1922 to 1991.

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Harry Truman

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The 33rd President of the United States, known for his role in the early Cold War period.

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Nuclear

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Refers to nuclear weapons and energy, central to the arms race during the Cold War.

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Free Market

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An economic system based on supply and demand with little or no government control, contrasted with communist economies.