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Which president started détente?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Richard Nixon was president from 1969-1974, therefore beginning detente with the Soviet Union (USSR) and China. Detente lasted from 1972-1979, ending when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. Detente was marked by SALT I and II (Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty) and space cooperation.

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