Hi$tory - Cold War
Synopsis
A B2 stealth bomber cost $2 billion, illustrating the extravagant military spending during the Cold War and its connection to economic influence.
Synopsis
Boris Yeltsin, the newly elected president of Russia, visits a Houston supermarket in the early 1990s. He is astonished by the abundance of goods, a stark contrast to Soviet life. "I am no longer communist," he confesses to an aide on the flight back to Moscow. The documentary examines how cultural symbols like blue jeans and fast food influenced the Cold War. It argues that economic factors and consumer choices played a significant role in the ideological battle between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how military spending shaped the Cold War.
- Meet Boris Yeltsin before he changed his beliefs.
- Find out what consumer goods influenced Soviet citizens.
Did You Know
- The B2 stealth bomber cost 2 billion dollars per plane.
- The Trident nuclear missile could destroy up to six cities for 70 million dollars.
- Boris Yeltsin was amazed by the variety of spaghetti sauce in a Houston supermarket.
- Eisenhower warned about the dire costs of the Cold War during his presidency.
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How much did the B2 stealth bomber cost?
The B2 stealth bomber cost 2 billion dollars per plane.
What did Boris Yeltsin realize after visiting a supermarket in Houston?
Boris Yeltsin realized he was no longer a communist after being amazed by the variety of fresh meat, produce, and other goods in the supermarket.
What was the cost of the trident nuclear missile mentioned in the documentary?
The trident nuclear missile could obliterate up to half a dozen enemy cities for the price of 70 million dollars.
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