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🇺🇸 John F. Kennedy Becomes US President
John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States.⟶

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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.⟶

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🤝 US and East Germany Establish Diplomatic Relations
The United States and East Germany begin diplomatic relations.⟶
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📜 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.⟶

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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.⟶

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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.⟶

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