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Was the USSR ever a "superpower" who could rival the US in terms of economic strength, military spending/army size, or industrial capacity?

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20 years ago today, the US invaded Iraq. Could anyone recommend some books to begin one's education on the lead-up to the invasion, the American's desire to do so in a coalition, & the military actions themselves?

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Why did the US State Department make a habit of denying passports to professors with a history of involvement in the Communist Party during the 1950s?

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Has the state of Illinois changed the names of its cities more frequently than any other state?

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Did the American custom of tipping waitstaff at restaurants begin with racist establishments not paying black workers?

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Why was George Frost Kennan ignored when he called for positive dialogue between the US & USSR in 1948?

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Was Harry Dexter White a Soviet spy?

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Did the Korean War begin with North Korea invading the South, as is often quoted? Or did the South invade the North? a competing theory I have heard less often

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Was the USSR ever a "superpower" who could rival the US in terms of economic strength, military spending/army size, or industrial capacity?	156
20 years ago today, the US invaded Iraq. Could anyone recommend some books to begin one's education on the lead-up to the invasion, the American's desire to do so in a coalition, & the military actions themselves?	17
Why did the US State Department make a habit of denying passports to professors with a history of involvement in the Communist Party during the 1950s?	9
Has the state of Illinois changed the names of its cities more frequently than any other state?	6
Did the American custom of tipping waitstaff at restaurants begin with racist establishments not paying black workers?	4
Why was George Frost Kennan ignored when he called for positive dialogue between the US & USSR in 1948?	2
Was Harry Dexter White a Soviet spy?	0
Did the Korean War begin with North Korea invading the South, as is often quoted? Or did the South invade the North? a competing theory I have heard less often	0