The Cold War II (1962-79)

These smaller nations refused to officially ally themselves with superpowers during the Cold War.

US President credited with normalizing relations with China.

This supply route allowed the Vietminh to supply the South with materials and troops.

North Vietnamese leader for the majority of US intervention in the area.

Richard Nixon's Successor.

This was a normalization of relations between W Germany and E Germany

Popularly elected leader of Chile, eventually overthrown during a military Coup. The CIA worked to remove him.

This detente era treaty was never signed, in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.

Detente between the US and USSR really picked up after this crisis.

This actually started diplomatic thawing between the United States and China.

This Congressional resolution gave LBJ power to act however he saw fit in Vietnam.

He was Nixon's National Security Advisor and Secretary of State.

Crises occurred between the PRC and the nationalists in this location on numerous occassions.

He was Nasser's successor in Egypt. Responsible for starting the Yom Kippur War

Egyptian leader during the Suez Crisis, heavily associated with the non-alignment movement.

Gerald Ford's successor. President during the Iran Hostage Crisis.

This group of Islamic fundamentalist resisted socialist rule in Afghanistan.

The Warsaw Pact invaded this country in 1968 in response to more democratic reforms.

Rioting at this political event in 1968 showed the deep split in the US, largely over involvement in Vietnam

American hostages were taken here when the US provided asylum to the ousted Shah.

This detente era Treaty sought to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and technology.

Aging Chinese leader who organized the Cultural Revolution.

This non binding agreement, secured acceptance of post WWII borders and called for respect for human rights.

Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese in this year.

Nixon's plan for gradual withdrawal from Vietnam.

Nixon first visited China in this year.

This detente era Treaty limited nuclear tests to sites underground.

Democratic presidential candidate assassinated in 1968.

President following JFK's assassination. Known for involvement in Vietnam and his Great Society programs.

He was the new, young, leader of The USSR, who sought to remove Soviet troops from Afghanistan.

Soviet leader who called for deStalinization.

Soviet Leader who succeeded Khrushchev. Met with Nixon on numerous occassions.

This North Vietnamese offensive at the beginning of 1968 changed the trajectory of the conflict.

He was the Communist, but non-aligned, leader of Yugoslavia.