strategic arms treaty
Strategic Arms Limitations Talks (Treaty) (SALT)
- Talks began in 1969, between US and USSR
- By 1972 the first SALT treaty (SALT I) agreed that both countries would limit their number of ICBMs
- SALT II 1979, intended to accomplish nuclear parity
- SALT II got interrupted by the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
- 1980 Ronald Reagan became President and ended de
Summary: The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks were a part of the détente period. Their purpose was to not have as many nuclear weapons and ICBMs in the world. SALT I was signed, SALT II was interrupted by the Soviets invading Afghanistan