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The Cold War had an impact regarding Americans socially and culturally. What was the Cold War? The Cold War was a small war between the US and the Soviet Union. It ended up to be that the Soviet Union ended after this.What specifically in social and cultural life did it impact? It impacted how people bonded and they got closer with different cultures, such as African Americans.

Some of history’s most famous speeches given during this time include John F. Kennedy’s “A strategy to Peace” and Dwight D. Eisenhower’s “A Chance for Peace”. These both were about peace with the Soviet Union and treaty’s and peace initiatives. An excerpt from Kennedy’s speech states:
“What kind of peace do I mean and what kind of a peace do we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war, not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about genuine peace -- the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living -- and the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and build a better life for their children -- not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women -- not merely peace in our time but peace in all time” (Kennedy)
This is basically saying that they want a real peace with no catch, no hidden attachments. The US doesn’t want a peace that is living under a fear or under weapons. The US wants a real genuine peace.

In his speech, Kennedy states: “Some say that it is useless to speak of peace or world law or world disarmament -- and that it will be useless until the leaders of the Soviet Union adopt a more enlightened attitude. I hope they do. I believe we can help them do it” (Kennedy). He believes that there is a chance for peace with the Soviet Union. Others, however,...

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