Tag: Cold War history
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During the Berlin Airlift, Planes Landed Every Half Minute
Discover the remarkable landing frequency during the Berlin Airlift. Learn how planes touched down every 30 seconds, showcasing the operation’s intensity and efficiency.
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No Actual Red Hotline Existed for U.S. Presidents During Cold War
The Cold War era was intense, with a lot of tension between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. But there was no “red phone” hotline for U.S. presidents. Instead, the Washington-Moscow hotline, started in 1963, was a key system for preventing nuclear crises. This hotline was not a phone but a teletype machine. It was…