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When did the Cold War start?
in 1947
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Why did the Cold War start?
The Cold War started by the rivalry between the communist Soviet Union and its allies against the United States and its Western allies.
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When did the Cold War end?
1991
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Why did the Cold War end
During 1989 and 1990, the Berlin Wall came down, borders opened, and free elections ousted Communist regimes everywhere in eastern Europe. In late 1991 the Soviet Union itself dissolved into its component republics. With stunning speed, the Iron Curt
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Why was it called 'the Cold War'
Its named that as they were afraid of fighting each other directly. In a 'hot war' nuclear weapons might destroy everyone and everything.
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