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Austria was occupied by the UK, the US, France & the Soviets from '45 to '55. Why did the Soviets choose to withdraw from Austria? Why not create an East Austria?

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What was historic precedent in world history that inspired the Monroe Doctrine or was that idea born within the Monroe administration or somewhere else?

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What were the bills that SCOTUS struck down that led to FDR's attempt to pack the courts? [further questions in comment]

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I am reading a piece from 1988 in the International Journal about the Soviet boycott of the '84 Olympics. At the time, it was unclear if the change from Andropov to Chernenko made the difference. Do we know now whether or not it did?

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why was Israel's first Olympic medal not until 1992? I would think they'd put money into a state sponsored athletic program to show their prowess during the Cold War.

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Austria was occupied by the UK, the US, France & the Soviets from '45 to '55. Why did the Soviets choose to withdraw from Austria? Why not create an East Austria?	190
What was historic precedent in world history that inspired the Monroe Doctrine or was that idea born within the Monroe administration or somewhere else?	3
What were the bills that SCOTUS struck down that led to FDR's attempt to pack the courts? [further questions in comment]	2
I am reading a piece from 1988 in the International Journal about the Soviet boycott of the '84 Olympics. At the time, it was unclear if the change from Andropov to Chernenko made the difference. Do we know now whether or not it did?	2
why was Israel's first Olympic medal not until 1992? I would think they'd put money into a state sponsored athletic program to show their prowess during the Cold War.	2