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“Kennedy was significantly different than Eisenhower before him, and different from Johnson after him. So those three years were the beginning of a détente with the Soviet Union, a new feeling for peace, a seeking out of a new ally with the Soviet Union - the end of the Cold War, as Kennedy called it in his American University speech.”

Quote by Oliver Stone

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Oliver Stone is an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his profound social and political commentary and unique narrative style. His films often focus on historical events and figures, such as 'Natural Born Killers', 'Wall Street', and 'Nixon', which have not only been commercially successful but also widely acclaimed. more

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