Historical Events tagged with "human connection"
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Lynne Cox's Historic Swim Across Bering Strait
Lynne Cox made history by swimming across the Bering Strait from Little Diomede Island in Alaska to Big Diomede in the Soviet Union. The swim, which took place in frigid waters and amid geopolitical tensions of the Cold War, symbolized a moment of human connection. Cox accomplished this remarkable feat to promote peace and understanding despite the ongoing hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union. She encountered icy currents and sub-zero temperatures while also addressing the broader themes of unity and cooperation in a divided world.
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