Abstract

This exhibit explores the various technological innovations, military confrontations, and political tactics that contributed to the volatility of the Cold War. It provides an intercontinental understanding of the time period by including insights about different events that took place during the Cold War, and highlights the influence and control of the US and USSR in the context of their ideological conflict.

Propaganda was a powerful tool employed to advance particular political agendas from both capitalist and communist perspectives, each aligning with the respective interests of the United States and the Soviet Union. This strategic communication effectively leveraged cartoons, newspapers, and music to influence and mold public opinion significantly.

The Korean War (1950-1953) was a proxy war that did not directly pit the superpowers against one another, but rather highlighted the stark ideological differences between the United States and its allies and the Soviet Union and Communist China. 

The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)  played a major role during the Cold War since it was one of the most volatile times in history and the closest humanity ever was to the brink of destruction. This event affected future policy regarding nuclear weapons and shaped the future of warfare both psychological and strategically.

Fueled by the arms race and new technological advancements, the US and Soviet Union began competing in a Space Race (1955-1975) to prove which country had the superior resources to land a person on the Moon for the very first time in history.

The Indian Government and Punjab (1947-1991) connects to the Cold War through the military impact that amassed global attention and the political disturbances that led to riots and conflict and the spread of propaganda throughout the state.