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Détente is the easing of strained relations, especially in a political situation, through verbal communication.
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The Watergate scandal was a major political scandal that occurred in the United States during 1972 to 1974.
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The OPEC oil embargo was a decision to stop exporting oil to the United States. On October 19, 1973, the 12 OPEC members agreed to the embargo.
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An Act to provide for the conservation of endangered and threatened species of fish, wildlife, and plants, and for other purposes.
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The Camp David Accords were signed by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin on 17 September 1978, following twelve days of secret negotiations at Camp David.
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The Iran hostage crisis was a diplomatic standoff between the United States and Iran. Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens were held hostage for 444 days from November 4, 1979, to January 20, 1981.
