Historical Events tagged with "kitchen debate"
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Politics & Government
Nixon and Khrushchev Engage in Kitchen Debate
July 24th, 1959 65 years ago
During the American National Exhibition in Moscow, U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev engaged in a spirited exchange known as the 'Kitchen Debate.' The discussion took place amid a display of American household appliances, symbolizing the contrasting ideologies of capitalism and communism. The impromptu debate highlighted cultural differences and technological achievements while both leaders promoted their political systems.
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