In his article entitled "Economic Interests, Party, and Ideology in Early Cold War Era U.S. Foreign Policy", Benjamin O. Fordham discusses the United States' foreign policy during the Cold War, focusing on the country's ideology, party...

This site from ibiblio.org gives information about the historical relationship between the Soviet Union and the United States. After reading the summary on this page, click on the links at the bottom of the page to read about early...

Summary of the rise of cultural and ethnic pluralism that took place in America between 1960 -1980 causing major social change. Included were such movements as civil rights, women, Latino, Native-American, counterculture,...

Biography of John Foster Dulles provides details of his life and rise to prominence in the U.S. Government.

Copy of the INF Treaty made by the US and the USSR in December of 1987.

Vietnam is one of the longest wars fought, spanning multiple decades and U.S. presidencies. In this article, students will learn about France's defeat at and withdrawal after Dien Bien Phu, the Geneva Accords, and the policies of the...

Three conclusions brought on by newly unclassified documents from the Soviet archives. Offers new interpretations on the beginning of the Korean War, including Stalin's opposition to war.

This site from The History Place provides a lengthy timeline, accented with many quotations, explaining how America came to be directly involved in Vietnam. This is a great site to check out on the subject.

A great overview of the economic policies implemented in the Soviet Union between 1917 and 1985. Describes collectivization, economic priorities, successes, and failures. Readers will come away with a sound understanding of Soviet...

An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.