the cold war conferences Flashcards
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what was the first con france and what did it intail?
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- Yalta Conference (February 1945): Held during World War II, this conference was attended by the leaders of the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom (Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill, respectively). They discussed the post-war reorganization of Europe and the establishment of the United Nations.
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what was the second conference and what did it intail?
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- Potsdam Conference (July-August 1945): This conference took place after the end of World War II and involved the leaders of the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom (Truman, Stalin, and Churchill/Attlee). They discussed the administration of post-war Germany, reparations, and the future of Europe.
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what did the third conference intail?
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- Geneva Summit (1955): The Geneva Summit brought together the leaders of the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France (Eisenhower, Khrushchev, Eden, and Faure) to discuss Cold War tensions, disarmament, and peaceful coexistence.
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what did the fourth conference intail?
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- Vienna Summit (1961): This summit was attended by the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union (Kennedy and Khrushchev) and focused on issues like Berlin and nuclear arms control.