Terror in Middle East  1979 The Islamic revolution got rid of Shah, a U.S. supported official, in Iran ○ Yesterday, Feb 10, Iran celebrated its 30 year freedom from U.S. influence U.S. Ambassador in Afghanistan was murdered  U.S. sent ships and aircraft carriers to the area Constant TENSION between Iran & U.S.

Soviets in Afghanistan  9 year conflict ( ) Civil war continued even after Soviet withdrawl Compared to U.S. involvement in Vietnam

Soviets in Afghanistan cont.  USSR supported Marxist government (communism)  U.S. & other Muslim nations supported resistance mujahideen (non-communism)

Soviet helicopter in Afghanistan-resistance fighters on top

On a half-sheet of paper: 1.) What symbols or objects do you see in the picture? 2.)Identify the captions/titles in the cartoon. How do they help clarify the cartoon? 3.) What is the message of the cartoon?

Irony…  U.S. supported Iranian resistance Provided weapons, supplies, war tactics  This group became our enemy in the “War on Terror”-Operation Enduring Freedom After Sept. 11 th, 2001

Media- Afghan girl  Photo taken by a National Geographic photographer  Taken at a refugee camp in Pakistan Her name was unknown until 2002 search for her  Appeared on June 1985 cover Became a symbol for Afghan conflict & for refugees

In 2002

Result of Soviet Involvement…

Moscow Olympic Boycott-1980  Soviet invasion of Afghanistan  caused U.S. president Carter to issue an ultimatum to USSR If not out of Afghanistan by Feb. 1, 1980 => U.S. would boycott Olympics  Soviets did not comply (lasted for 9 yrs)  65 other countries boycotted Summer games in Moscow

Boycott cont.  U.S. athletes who attempted to attend were threatened to lose their CITIZENSHIP!

Soviets dominate Olympics  Soviets earned nearly twice as many medals as the 2 nd place medal earner

Lake Placid Olympic Games-1980  Highlight of the games: 3 rd place hockey match  Major rivalry due to Cold War Soviets were heavy favorites ○ Had won every ice hockey medal since 1964 U.S. team led by Herb Brooks (Minnesotan) ○ Young players with promise ○ PATRIOTISM!

“Miracle on Ice”  Jyv86eY&feature=related Jyv86eY&feature=related  “Do you believe in miracles? Yes!” –Al Michaels

Reactions  Many U.S. citizens incorrectly recall that the U.S. won the gold medal for this game  Soviets tried to down play the results to the Russian citizens Did not draw attention to the broadcast Hockey players were quickly escorted from reception for athletes upon return home

Question:  Why do you think Russia participated in the Lake Placid Games even though their had been a major boycott of their games?  **add this to your half sheet