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Samantha Smith: America's Youngest Ambassador
In 1983, eleven-year-old Samantha Smith made history with her now famous letter to Soviet president Yuri Andropov. At his invitation she visited the Soviet Union on a "journey for peace" where she met many young people. She became one of the most recognized children in the world as well as one of its most beloved ambassadors for peace. As part of Women's History Month, let's take a look at this young woman and her contributions.
• samantha smith • yuri andropov • u.s.--soviet relations • cold war • peace movement
In 1983, eleven-year-old Samantha Smith made history with her now famous letter to Soviet president Yuri Andropov. At his invitation she visited the Soviet Union on a "journey for peace" where she met many young people. She became one of the most recognized children in the world as well as one of its most beloved ambassadors for peace. As part of Women's History Month, let's take a look at this young woman and her contributions.
• samantha smith • yuri andropov • u.s.--soviet relations • cold war • peace movement