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Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Begins

Soviet troops entered Afghanistan and soon installed a pro‑Soviet government, marking the start of a large‑scale Soviet military intervention.

Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan Begins

The invasion abruptly ended détente with the USSR and precipitated a major Cold War crisis that dominated Carter's foreign policy agenda and led to significant U.S. diplomatic and military responses.

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