First Steps toward Détente

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Focusing on the critical negotiations during the Berlin crisis from 1958 to 1963, the narrative explores key events such as Khrushchev's 1959 visit to the U.S., the Paris and Vienna summits, and the tense standoff at Checkpoint Charlie. It also delves into the Cuban Missile Crisis and the establishment of the Limited Test Ban Treaty, highlighting the intricate web of diplomatic efforts that shaped Cold War dynamics.