Historical Events tagged with "bernard baruch"

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Politics & Government

Bernard Baruch Coins 'Cold War' Term

April 16th, 1947 77 years ago

Bernard Baruch introduced the term 'Cold War' during a speech, encapsulating the tense geopolitical rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union. This term effectively described the overarching conflict that characterized international relations in the aftermath of World War II, highlighting the ideological struggle between capitalism and communism. Baruch's use of the phrase marked a significant moment in understanding the global landscape, as tensions escalated between the two superpowers.

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