The USS Thresher's Sinking Was Worse Than You Thought
In 1963 the United States sent its first nuclear submarine, the USS Thresher, to sea with 129 people on board. The same day it left port, the vessel imploded.
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The CIA's Top Secret Mission To Steal A Russian Nuclear Sub
In the early '70s, barely before the Cold War began to thaw, the U.S. launched an audacious, top-secret plan to recover a sunken Soviet submarine in deep water.
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The Untold Truth Of The Army's Intelligence Support Activity
While the CIA might be more commonly known as the secret spy arm of U.S. government intelligence, the Army's ISA really takes the cake.
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The Rosenbergs: The 1950s Trial And Execution That Shook The World
One of the most sensational and controversial news stories of the 1950s was the Rosenberg trial. Here is the trial and execution that shook the world.
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The Disastrous Flight Of KAL Flight 007: A Tragedy Of The Cold War
The Cold War gave rise to no small number of mysteries, including the strange, tragic fate of KAL Flight 007, which was shot down by Soviet jets.
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The Disturbing Story Of The Cold War's 'Lavender Scare'
Targeting one segment of the population, pitting it against another, is a common political tactic. One of those government targets was the LGBTQ+ community.
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What It Was Really Like To Be A Cold War Spy
Throughout the course of the Cold War, spies played a vital part in establishing an edge for the United States and the Soviet Union.
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What It Was Like Living In Berlin During The Cold War
The Cold War had a generations-long impact on the residents of Berlin after World War II. Here's what it was like living in Berlin during the Cold War.
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Things We Believed During The Cold War That Ended Up Being Wrong
These things we believed during the Cold War ended up being totally wrong. Despite the propaganda, Eastern Europe isn't a grim, gray wasteland.
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