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Cold War: Communism
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During the Cold War, nations that were oppressed by communism invented tons of jokes about their leaders and communism in general. Many people went to jail only for saying political jokes about communism, this was considered a crime in those countries.
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This SCORE guide provides some background information and student activities that teach about the Cold War. The main focus... is on the Truman Doctrine and the U.S. containment of Communism. Lessons are included in the "Teacher Guide" section.
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There was never a more evolved joke culture than that about the Cold War. There is not better period in human history to make great jokes about, mainly due to the paradoxal, childish, ridiculous characteristics of the rivalry between democracy and communism.
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