United Nations Research Institute for Social Development

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July, 2006, Launch of Space Shuttle Discovery STS-121. See attached for full caption information.

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Space race (1957-1969) infographic between United States (U.S.) and Russia. America, Soviet Union, U.S.S.R., space exploration

Timeline of the Space Race, 1957–69

Korean War - U.S. Marines watch explosions of bombs dropped by Marine Vought F4U Corsair fighter bomber planes during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea, in December 1950. soldiers

Korean War Timeline

United Nations Research Institute for Social Development: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	UNRISD
Date	1964 - present
Areas Of Involvement	economic development • social change

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