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Phs: Section 4: Eisenhower's Cold War Policies [Pdf]
A chapter from a Glencoe textbook which covers Eisenhower's Cold War actions. Read about his ideas for massive retaliation, the military hardware necessary for the Cold War, the international crises occurring during his presidency, and...
Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Intelligence Resource Program: U 2 Spy Plane
Complete history and information page from the development of the U-2 to the present day. Includes great illustrations and helpful tables.
Yale University
The Avalon Project: The U 2 Airplane Incident
This site has extensive information about the U-2 Airplane Incident, including many first hand sources such as telegrams and memorandums.
Yale University
Avalon Project: The U2 Incident 1960
Collection of primary documents released by Soviet and American governments regarding the downing of an American military spy plane flown by Gary Powers over the USSR.
Mount Holyoke College
State Department Statement, May 7, 1960. U 2 Incident
Contains the actual text of the State Department statement issued on May 7, 1960 about the U-2 incident.
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Military.com: Francis Gary Powers: One Man, Two Countries
This profile of the American pilot Francis Gary Powers discusses the mission of the U-2 reconnaissance flights during the Cold War as well as the international incident surrounding the shooting down of his U-2 over the Soviet Union.
The Cold War Museum
U 2 Incident
A brief, but clearly-stated, description of the downing of Francis Gary Powers' U-2 spy plane over the USSR during the Cold War. Powers survived the incident, and the USA claimed the spy plane was flying for weather purposes. Site...
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Aerostories: Gary Powers' Misadventure
An excellent resource for learning about the U-2 spy plane flown by Francis Gary Powers that was shot down over Russia in 1960. Contains a very detailed examination of the origins of spy plane missions plus fabulous details that bring...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: Eisenhower Foreign Affairs
This PBS American Experience site summarizes the foreign policies set in place and carried out by the Eisenhower Administration.