How free beer helped prevent a Cold War crisis in 1960
In short: In 1960, the Swan Islands became a tense flashpoint of the Cold War. This video explores how a surprising gesture of hospitality from the CIA helped avert a potential conflict.
Located roughly 95 miles from Honduras, the Swan Islands were subject to territorial disputes during the height of the Cold War. The footage examines a specific moment in 1960 when the CIA intervened to prevent a crisis by offering free beer to those involved.
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