Reagan commences strategic arms reduction talks with USSR

Historical Context Note

Lucas Paul Richert (University of Saskatchewan)
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In 1982, President Reagan took up the mantle of strategic arms talks with the Soviet Union. In a marked departure from the SALT negotiations, Reagan renamed the discussion Strategic Arms Reduction Talks. The negotiations ultimately proved successful, as the U.S. and USSR signed an accord in 1991.

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Citation: Richert, Lucas Paul. "Reagan commences strategic arms reduction talks with USSR". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 February 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=3772, accessed 26 November 2024.]

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