Miracle On Ice

By anyelinaortizz

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    The Cold War began, making the nation have settling times within the soviet union. This includes competition in the economy, technology, and sports.

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    On this date, the soviet union invades Afghanistan making people scared and worried for their country. It also intimidates people giving soviets the power over feelings.

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    Just a week before the official winter Olympics began, the soviet hockey team decimated the Americans with a score of 10-3 in Madison Square Garden. This gave the impression that no one would ever beat the best hockey team in the world at the time. People lost hope for their home team and were made to believe they would always be on top.

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    The United States are on their fifth game and on a streak of winning. They beat West Germany, this gives them their fourth consecutive win.

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    The date of the legendary hockey game that had people worldwide in shock. With over 8,500 people in attendance at the game and 35 million people watching it at home, it had ground-breaking numbers. It took place in Lake Placid, New York, and offered a suspenseful game throughout the clock. Herb Brooks - "Great moments are born from great opportunity."

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    After beating the soviets, people were still celebrating the American victory. So, two days after the miracle game when the United States beat Finland 4-2 and won the Gold Olympic Medal, it fueled the people with pride and excitement. This altered how people viewed sports and their countries' overall sake all for the well-being.

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    The Cold War officially ended with Gorbachev and President George H.W. Bush agreeing to end it. This came to be by the Soviets withdrawing from Afghanistan and the fight for communism settling down. As time went on, the Berlin Wall was taken down along with open borders and free elections. Finally, the Iron Curtain was lifted and the reunification for all began.

  • Overarching Lesson

    Overarching Lesson
    Miracle on Ice brought the nation together when people needed it most. It provided hope, bravery, passion, and hard work to civilians. Moreover, it relieved tensions during the cold war and transcended the meaning of sports forever.