History of the United States II / Unit 15 USH2 2128 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Détente
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The idea
Under Henry Kissinger's guidance, the Yawp says, Nixon turned from active anti-Communist containment toward détente, a relaxation of tensions with Cold War rivals.
In practice
The Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty, which the anchor says limited each side to two antiballistic missile systems.
Where people slip
The Yawp pairs SALT with the antiballistic missile treaty; both froze arms levels.
Your place on the trail
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Builds on
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