Pt. 3 Events of the "Thaw": Eisenhower & Khrushchev Flashcards
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Death of Stalin (1953)
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His death opened the door for Khrushchev to come into power and to make a few changes. Khrushchev’s policy of “peaceful coexistence” posited that capitalism and communism could coexist together; he believed that capitalism would eventually self-destruct, so there was no reason for the USSR to waste money combatting a futureless system. Despite its negative outlook on the future of the US, this idea did allow for greater communication between the 2 superpowers.
