Tag: cold war
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Top Episodes of the Cold War
We’re making a video series on the Cold War in one of my classes: Cold War Episodes, Season 1. Here’s the outline. How is this for covering the Cold War? Any suggestions? Episode 1: The Iron Curtain is Coming An examination of post-WWII Europe including Churchill’s “Iron Curtain” speech. Episode 2: Salvation from the Sky …
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My Dad’s Super Cool Military Photo
My Dad celebrated his 83rd birthday this week. He showed me some of his old military photos. He was stationed in Germany, fighting the Cold War in 1953-1954. Look at this cool photo. I couldn’t help but share: Who are all those people? From left to right: 3 Star general McAuliffe, Commanding General 7th Army…
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Know Your History: Romania and Ceausescu
In December 1989, the brutal Communist tyrant Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife met their bitter end. Ceausescu had built himself up into a personality cult to such a degree that when he came to greet the massive throngs from a balcony high off the ground, he expected the people to cheer for him. He couldn’t…
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A Reminder of How Fast the World Can Change
I grew up in the Cold War. I missed the height of hysteria of the 1950s and the many bomb drills and shelters which were common. I wasn’t around for the Cuba Missile Crisis, but I remember clearly the feeling that the United States was constantly staring down “the evil” Soviet empire. I remember the…
Author Mark W Sasse 