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Smithwick Numismatics
Proxy Wars And The Stars
Explore the 1950s, a decade dominated by the effects of the Cold War and the decline of Colonialism. The beginning of the decade saw the Korean War, the first major Cold War conflict. Followed by the death of Soviet leader, Josef Stalin. An ensuing arms race, led to a rapid advancement of science and technology. The decade ended with world of nuclear power and the launching of the first satellite, Sputnik.
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