Former allies, America and the USSR fought a "Cold War" after the end of WWII. In 1962, their disagreements nearly caused a nuclear catastrophe. This collection explores the far-reaching impact of their disputes and rivalries.
The Supreme Court ruling inSwann v Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education permits busing students to achieve racial integration.
Because of Soviet secrecy, sailors who survive the K-19 radiation leak may not tell the true story about what happened.
The Soviet army, on its way to "free" Berlin during WWII, occupy several countries once controlled by the Germans.
Even the North Korean invasion into the South does not force the UN to reunify Korea; the North and South take turns being in control.
Many Americans protest the United States' involvement in the Vietnam War.
In November of 1989, the people of Berlin tear down a wall which divides their city into East and West. Two years earlier, President Reagan leads the ...
The public deal is that Soviets withdraw missiles from Cuba in exchange for a U.S. agreement never to invade Cuba.
Upset, Castro believes the Soviets leave Cuba no real protection against the US once the missiles are withdrawn from Cuba.
Bobby is laid to rest atArlington Cemetery, not far from his brother's grave.
On July 16, 1945, the U.S. set off an atomic device as a test and then decides to use these weapons to bomb Japan.
North Vietnamese aggression increases against the South, and by summer of 1964, US military presence expands and military deaths begin.
As the North Vietnamese arrive in Saigon, refugees flee. Vets arrive home to scorn; finally honor comes via The Wall filled with names of the dead.
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