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United States and the USSR (Union of Soviet Socialist Russia) became the two new superpowers in the world, Replacing the old super powers United Kingdom and France.
The world was polarized into 2 distinct and clear groups, the Democratic side led by the USA and the Communist side led by the Soviet Union (Russia).
The new super powers, USA and Russia, formed two military alliances that supported them during the politically contested time. USA led the NATO while the Russia led the Warsaw Pact.
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