Country Studies US
Country Studies: Russia the Brezhnev Era
A very comprehensive look at the Soviet Union during the Brezhnev Era. Examines his rise to power, foreign policy, economic policy, culture under Brezhnev, and the leaders death. Contains a great deal of depth.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: The Presidency and the Cold War: Richard M. Nixon
The National Portrait Gallery explores the actions of presidents in regard to the Cold War. Read about the so-called anti-Communist warrior, Richard M. Nixon, and his opening of relations with Communist China. Watch Nixon's speech about...
US Department of State
Us Department of State: Archive: Salt Ii Treaty
Text of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT II) signed at Vienna on June 18, 1979.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Post Vietnam Foreign Policy
This site discusses U.S. foreign policy after Vietnam encompassed every corner of the globe as Presidents Ford and Carter attempted to work with countries in Eastern Europe, Latin American and the Middle East.
AllRefer
All Refer Reference: Russia: The Brezhnev Era
Describes the political actions of the Brezhnev Era. Examines his political policies and practices. Abstract is short and contains a great deal of information.
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War History: Kennedy and Johnson 1961 1969
Describes the events of the Cold War during the presidencies of John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Tirangular Diplomacy: u.s., Ussr, and China
A discussion about Richard Nixon's foreign policies and his idea of triangular diplomacy where he used the rivalries between the USSR and China for U.S. advantage.
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Leonid Brezhnev, 1906 1982
From "1989: The Walls Came Tumbling Down," a lecture by a college professor, this biography of Leonid Brezhnev's (1906-1982 CE) life focuses on his role as head of the Communist Party and head of state in the Soviet Union.
Digital History
Digital History: Detente
One of the most remarkable foreign policies of the 20th century, Nixon pursued detente in hopes of easing tensions with the Communist world.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Detente
As the Vietnam War ended, President Richard Nixon's priority became pursuing better relations with the world's two largest communist superpowers, China and the Soviet Union.
Other
Arms Negotiations at Vladivostok
Photographs from the Vladivostok Summit in 1974 between the Soviet Union's Leonid Brezhnev and U.S. President Gerald Ford.
Curated OER
1974
This November 1974 Washington Post archive article reports on President Gerald Ford's first meeting with Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev at the Vladivostok Summit.