The U2 Spy Plane Incident: Cold War Tensions and International Fallout

In 1960, a U2 spy plane piloted by Francis Gary Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union, escalating Cold War tensions. Initially denied by the US, the mission was exposed when the USSR presented evidence. Powers was captured, tried, and later exchanged for a Soviet spy. The incident strained US-Soviet relations, disrupted a crucial summit, and marked a decline in President Eisenhower's standing.

What was the mission of the U2 spy plane on May 1st, 1960?

What was the outcome of the May 16th Paris Summit conference due to the U2 incident?

Who was Francis Gary Powers exchanged for after his capture?