Khrushchev Visits America: A Turning Point in Cold War Power Balance | SLICE WHO | FULL DOCUMENTARY

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In the 1950s, the 'American way of life' reached its zenith amid unprecedented prosperity, yet looming over the nation was the USSR and its formidable leader, Nikita Khrushchev, perceived as America's top adversary. As President Eisenhower neared the end of his second term, he extended a historic invitation to Khrushchev for a 13-day state visit in autumn 1959. Against the backdrop of economic success, America grappled with internal divisions, notably in the segregated South, while globally navigating the space race, Berlin's partition, and the ever-present nuclear threat. Khrushchev's arrival on American soil captivated millions and reshaped public perception of the Soviet Union. This documentary traces Khrushchev's journey across America, featuring archival footage and insights from his own biography. It explores his encounters, the curiosity he aroused, and his reflections on American capitalism, offering a compelling portrait of a pivotal moment in Cold War history. Documentary : Khrushchev Does America Directed by : Tim Toidze Production : Point du Jour Curious about everything, an expert in nothing? Accessible anytime, anywhere, SLICE is your weekly dose of short documentaries. A slice of history, science, ecology or architecture, to discover amusing anecdotes, inventions, unusual stories, bizarre, entertaining and instructive. Be smart, have a SLICE! Follow us 👇 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/slicedocsfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slicedocs #documentary #freedocumentary #world #travel #doc #celebrities #history #figures #biography #khruschev #ussr #visit #america #usa #unitedstates #communism #coldwar #diplomacy #conflict #1959 #rivals #rivalry #politics #geopolitics #superpowers #adversary #eisenhower