History

Juan Domingo Perón was an Argentine military officer and politician who served as the President of Argentina for three terms.

One of the most controversial figures in US history was the well-connected and powerful attorney, Roy Cohn

The Communist Bloc, also known as the Eastern Bloc, referred to the group of communist states under the influence or control of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Nelson Aldrich Rockefeller, born in 1908, was not only a scion of one of America’s wealthiest families but also a pivotal figure in the political landscape of mid-20th century America.

In 1954, Nasser became the second President of Egypt, a position he held until his death in 1970.

Georgy Malenkov was a prominent Soviet politician who played a significant role during the mid-20th century. He was born on January 8, 1902, in Orenburg, Russia, and rose through the ranks of the Communist Party under the leadership of Joseph Stalin.

Stalin rose to power after the death of Vladimir Lenin, the founder of the Soviet Union, and became the undisputed leader of the Communist Party and the Soviet state.

On May 7, 1954, the French-held garrison at Dien Bien Phu in Vietnam fell after a four month siege led by Vietnamese nationalist Ho Chi Minh. After the fall of Dien Bien Phu, the French pulled out of the region. Concerned about regional instability, the United States became increasingly committed…

Queen Elizabeth II, born Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor on April 21, 1926, was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her reign spanned over seven decades, witnessing significant social, political, and technological changes.

The 34th President of the U.S. navigated some of the most challenging events in American history. His proven leadership and decision making created a legacy of nearly universally admired.

Located just three kilometers south of the 38th parallel, the village of Panmunjom has been a symbol of unresolved conflict for more than 70 years.

The hydrogen bomb, also known as the thermonuclear bomb, represents a significant advancement in nuclear weapon technology by using nuclear fusion—the same process that powers the sun—to generate an explosive force far more powerful than earlier nuclear weapons, which relied solely on nuclear fission.