Cold War 101: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide (With Stories You Never Heard in School!)
Everything you need to know about the Cold War—plus the stories your teachers left out.
The Cold War is one of history’s most fascinating—and confusing—periods. But don’t worry: we’re here to make sense of it all, with stories and facts you won’t find in your average textbook.
What Was the Cold War?
The Cold War was a global rivalry between the US and the USSR from 1945 to 1991. Unlike other wars, it was fought with spies, propaganda, and proxy battles—not just armies.
Major Players
Meet Truman, Stalin, Kennedy, Khrushchev, Reagan, Gorbachev, and more. Each brought their own style—and their own fears—to the conflict.
Key Events
From the Berlin Airlift to the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War to the Space Race, the Cold War was packed with drama and danger.
Strange But True
Did you know the CIA tried to use cats as spies? Or that jazz was used as a weapon of diplomacy? The Cold War was full of surprises.
Why It Still Matters
The Cold War shaped our world—from nuclear weapons and alliances to the internet and pop culture. Its lessons are more important than ever in today’s divided world.
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