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🇺🇸 John F. Kennedy Becomes US President

John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States.
John F. Kennedy Becomes US President (1961)
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🤝 Four-Power Agreement on Berlin

Four-Power Agreement on Berlin is signed by the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, France, and the United States.
Four-Power Agreement on Berlin (1971)
BerlinGermanyCold WarTreatyUSUSSREuropeInternational RelationsDivided Germany

🤝 US and East Germany Establish Diplomatic Relations

The United States and East Germany begin diplomatic relations.
East GermanyUSDiplomacyCold WarGermanyInternational RelationsPoliticsDetente

📜 Trade Act of 1974 Signed with Jackson-Vanik Amendment

The Trade Act of 1974, including the Jackson–Vanik amendment, is signed into law in the United States.
Trade Act of 1974 Signed with Jackson-Vanik Amendment (1975)
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✍️ Helsinki Accords Signed

Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe signed by the United States, Canada, the Soviet Union and Europe.
Helsinki Accords Signed (1975)
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🇷🇺 Gorbachev Announces Perestroika

Natives within the Party who oppose his policies of economic redevelopment (Perestroika). It is Gorbachev's hope that through initiatives of openness, debate and participation, that the Soviet people will support Perestroika.
Gorbachev Announces Perestroika (1987)
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