A soldier is seen standing guard in front of a military base, with a sign that reads "Restricted Area" behind him. In the background, a plane is taking off from the runway.
location: A military base in the U.S.
caption: During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in an arms race, each trying to develop more powerful weapons than the other.
Two scientists are shown in a laboratory, working on a device that looks like a missile. One scientist is holding a clipboard and looking at the device, while the other is adjusting some settings on a computer.
location: A laboratory in the Soviet Union
Caption: Both sides also engaged in espionage and used spies to gather intelligence about each other's military capabilities.
Two world leaders are shown sitting across from each other at a table, surrounded by their respective delegations. The leader on the left is holding a document, while the leader on the right is pointing to something on the table.
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Location: A summit meeting in Geneva
what is that on the table?!
Caption: There were several attempts to ease tensions between the two superpowers, including summit meetings where leaders discussed disarmament and other issues.
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union engaged in an arms race, each trying to develop more powerful weapons than the other.