President Jimmy Carter's Impact On the End of the Cold War
From Lectures in History by C-SPAN
March 21, 2026 · 1h 1m
About this episode
Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly discusses Jimmy Carter's overlooked role in ending the Cold War and his policies that weakened the Soviet Empire.
Gonzaga history professor Robert Donnelly argues that Jimmy Carter's role in ending the Cold War has largely been overlooked. He looks at how the 39th president's policies weakened the Soviet Empire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Guest: Robert Donnelly
Topics covered
- Jimmy Carter
- Cold War
- U.S. history
- Soviet Empire
- political policies
Keywords
- Jimmy Carter
- Cold War
- Robert Donnelly
- Soviet Union
- U.S. foreign policy
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Organizations: C-SPAN
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