Shocking Facts About The Cold War

The Cold War was a geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947 to 1991. Here are some facts about The Cold War that highlight its key moments.

Origins

Begins after WWII with ideological clash between capitalism and communism.

Arms Race

Both superpowers built thousands of nuclear weapons.

Space Race

Sputnik launch in 1957 sparked competition for space supremacy.

Cuban Missile Crisis

1962 crisis brought world to brink of nuclear war.

Fall of Berlin Wall

1989 wall fell, symbolizing the end of Cold War.