Nixon Moscow Summit
Meets Richard Nixon in Moscow during a landmark superpower summit focused on détente and arms control.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1964-1966
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Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev through 160 dated historical records for Russia.
Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1972
First Private Meeting with Nixon
Holds a lengthy private Kremlin meeting with Richard Nixon at the opening of the Moscow summit.
Role range: 1966-1982
Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty
Signs the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty with Richard Nixon during the Moscow summit.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1966-1982
SALT I Agreement
Signs the SALT I Interim Agreement with Richard Nixon, limiting strategic offensive missile launchers.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1966-1982
Basic Principles of US-Soviet Relations
Agrees with Richard Nixon on Basic Principles intended to guide relations between the two superpowers.
Role range: 1966-1982
Moscow Summit Détente Declaration
Concludes the Moscow summit with a joint commitment to reduce confrontation and expand peaceful cooperation.
Role range: 1966-1982
ABM Treaty Enters into Force
The Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty enters into force after ratification by the Soviet Union and United States.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1966-1982
Withdrawal of Soviet Advisers from Egypt
Egypt expels thousands of Soviet military advisers as relations with Moscow deteriorate.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1964-1980
1973
Bonn State Visit
Begins four days of talks in West Germany with Chancellor Willy Brandt.
Role range: 1966-1982
Bonn European Security Talks
Presses for rapid progress toward a European security conference during discussions with Willy Brandt.
Role range: 1966-1982
Bonn Force Reduction Talks
Discusses mutual and balanced force reductions in Europe with West German leaders.
Role range: 1966-1982
Arrival for Washington Summit
Begins his major United States visit for summit talks with Richard Nixon.
Role range: 1966-1982
White House Summit Talks
Holds opening White House discussions with Richard Nixon on arms control and superpower relations.
Role range: 1966-1982
Camp David Summit Session
Continues summit negotiations with Richard Nixon at Camp David.
Role range: 1966-1982
Agreement on Prevention of Nuclear War
Signs an agreement with Richard Nixon committing both governments to avoid nuclear confrontation.
Role range: 1966-1982
San Clemente Summit Talks
Continues discussions with Richard Nixon in California during the final phase of his United States visit.
Role range: 1966-1982
American Television Address
Addresses the American public on television near the conclusion of his summit visit.
Role range: 1966-1982
Pompidou Meeting after US Summit
Meets Georges Pompidou in Paris immediately after completing his United States summit visit.
Role range: 1966-1982
October Middle East Crisis Message
Exchanges urgent messages with Richard Nixon as the Yom Kippur War creates a superpower confrontation.
Role range: 1966-1982
1974
Nixon Moscow Summit
Hosts Richard Nixon for another summit focused on arms control, economic cooperation and détente.
Role range: 1966-1982
Oreanda Talks with Nixon
Holds extended discussions with Richard Nixon at the Soviet leadership residence in Crimea.
Role range: 1966-1982
Moscow Summit Joint Communique
Concludes the Nixon summit with a joint communiqué covering strategic arms, trade and international security.
Role range: 1966-1982
Threshold Test Ban Treaty
Signs the Threshold Test Ban Treaty limiting underground nuclear weapon tests.
Role range: 1966-1982
First Summit with Gerald Ford
Meets United States President Gerald Ford for the first time at Vladivostok.
Role range: 1966-1982
Strategic Offensive Arms Joint Statement
Issues a joint statement with Gerald Ford setting prospective limits on strategic nuclear delivery systems.
Role range: 1966-1982
Vladivostok SALT Framework
Agrees with Gerald Ford on a framework for a future SALT II treaty.
Role range: 1966-1982
1975
Helsinki Meeting with Gerald Ford
Meets Gerald Ford during the European security summit and discusses arms control and bilateral relations.
Role range: 1966-1982
Helsinki Final Act
Signs the Helsinki Final Act with leaders of thirty-four other participating states.
Role range: 1917-1991 – 1966-1982
Helsinki Conference Address
Addresses the European security conference and presents détente as a foundation for lasting peace.
Role range: 1966-1982
Helsinki Meeting with Giscard d'Estaing
Meets French President Valery Giscard d'Estaing during the Helsinki summit.
Role range: 1966-1982
1976
Twenty-Fifth CPSU Congress Opens
Opens the Twenty-Fifth Communist Party Congress and addresses thousands of Soviet and foreign delegates.
Role range: 1966-1982
Détente Policy at Twenty-Fifth Congress
Reaffirms détente while declaring continued Soviet support for Communist and national liberation movements.
Role range: 1917-1991
Twenty-Fifth Congress Foreign Policy Report
Defends détente while promising continued support for allied Communist governments and liberation movements.
Role range: 1966-1982
Leadership Reconfirmed at Twenty-Fifth Congress
Emerges from the Twenty-Fifth Party Congress with his leadership position firmly reaffirmed.
Role range: 1966-1982
Marshal of the Soviet Union
Receives the military rank Marshal of the Soviet Union.
Role range: 1976-1982
Berlin Communist Parties Conference
Takes part in the conference of European Communist and workers' parties in East Berlin.
Role range: 1966-1982
Second Hero of Soviet Union Award
Receives a second Hero of the Soviet Union title during his seventieth-birthday celebrations.
Role range: 1966-1982
1977
Return as Soviet Head of State
Becomes Chairman of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet while remaining Communist Party leader.
Role range: 1977-1982
Party and State Leadership Combined
Combines the Communist Party leadership with the formal Soviet head-of-state position.
Role range: 1966-1982
Developed Socialism Constitution
Promulgates the new constitution presenting the Soviet Union as a developed socialist society.
Role range: 1977-1982
Records, sources and methodology
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