This course focuses on the Cold War that stretched from 1945 to 1991. Topics include nuclear diplomacy, the political ideology of communism, the social and cultural impact of near-constant military and proxy conflicts such as those in Guatemala, Korea, Vietnam, Nicaragua, and Chile, and the impact of domestic economic programs such as the War on Poverty and the Great Society. Must have six credits of history or permission of the instructor. Offered as needed or every two years. 3 credit hours.
HIST 426: The Cold War
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