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took over the government, determined to transform the Soviet Union into a modern industrial giant
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delegates from 50 nations met in San Francisco to establish the organization the united nations which was created to preserve peace between nations
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North Korean troops armed the Soviets with tanks and weapons and overran most of South Korea
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Vietman won its independance from France
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US spy planes photographed secret missle bases built by the Soviets in Cube
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President Kennedy was assassinated
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a peace argrement was finally worked out between the americans and the Soviets
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American troops withdrew from where they were fighting the war
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a new leader took office in the soviet union and softened president Reagan's attitude towards the soviets
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Poland freely elected a non communist government
