Quick Facts
- Date:
- 1955
- Location:
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Participants:
- France
- Soviet Union
- United Kingdom
- United States
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Geneva Summit
1955
Geneva Summit, (1955) meeting in Geneva of the leaders of the U.S., France, Britain, and the Soviet Union that sought to end the Cold War. Such issues as disarmament, unification of Germany, and increased economic ties were discussed. Though no agreements were reached, the conference was considered an important first step toward easing Cold War tension.
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