How did the Cold War get its name? It started in the Soviet Union, which is very cold. It took place between the superpowers of the Northern Hemisphere. During the war, U.S. and Soviet troops never fought

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How did the Cold War get its name?

It started in the Soviet Union, which is very cold.

It took place between the superpowers of the Northern Hemisphere.

During the war, U.S. and Soviet troops never fought each other directly.

After 45 years, tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union grew cold.