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Which historic summit ended the Cold War?
Answer
Malta Summit (1989) between Bush and Gorbachev
The Malta Summit in December 1989 saw President George H.W. Bush and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev declare the Cold War over.
💡 Did you know?
The Malta Summit coincided with the fall of the Berlin Wall, symbolizing a new era.
Other options people guess
- Yalta Conference (1945)
- Potsdam Conference (1945)
- Geneva Summit (1955)
Topics
- Cold War
- Malta
- 1989
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