The Cold War was a political rivalry between the United States, the Soviet Union, and their respective allies.
These facts about the Cold War shed light on the most interesting aspects of this era.
The Cold War Was Called So Because War Was Never DeclaredUS and Soviet Union never officially declared war against the other.
The Berlin Blockade Was One of the First Major Cold War CrisesIt was an attempt by the Soviet Union to restrict the US, Great Britain, and France from traveling to their sectors in Berlin, Germany.
The Soviet Union Created the Iron CurtainA military and ideological border meant to divide Europe into two separate areas.
President Nixon Was Purposely Portrayed as CrazyThe hope of this was to encourage the enemy to back down during a conflict.
CIA Agents Used Shoelaces to Communicate Certain MessageThey were able to convey simple messages by looking at each other’s feet.