The United States and the Soviet Union waged the Cold War for nearly 50 years after the end of World War II. No large-scale war erupted during this period, but the two countries were locked in a state of political and military tension that resulted in things such as the space race.
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The United States and the Soviet Union waged the Cold War for nearly 50 years after the end of World War II. No large-scale war erupted during this period, but the two countries were locked in a state of political and military tension that resulted in things such as the space race.
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How the Lockheed SR–71 Blackbird’s design helped pilots go higher and further than ever before.
Learn about the SR–71 Blackbird from Walter Watson, the only African American to fly in the SR–71 Blackbird program
In this episode of STEM in 30 we feature the SR–71 Blackbird on display at the Steven F. Udvar–Hazy Center and explore why it was so important for reconnaissance
