How Did The Cold War Affect Politics

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History will always repeat itself. There are many examples of history repeating itself and the fact that history is written by the victor. Throughout this entire class we discussed several different events that still have an impact on society today. These events also impact the way politics are and have become. The Cold War still has an impact on our relationship with Russia and the way they run their country. Vietnam still impacts society today, Watergate took the trust out of the White House, and the Iran Contra Conflict all shaped politics today and will shape for a while.
There are still many political issues that have happened over the past 70 years that still have a lasting effect on society and politics today. One of the first would