Samantha Smith

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Samantha Smith born?June 29, 1972
2. Where was Samantha Smith born?Manchester, Maine, USA
3. What is Samantha Smith known for?Authored 'Journey to the Soviet Union' and participated in international peacemaking efforts
4. When did Samantha Smith die?August 25, 1985, in an aviation accident
5. What is the career?Child actress, including a role in the television series 'Lime Street'
6. Who was Samantha Smith?Samantha Smith was a 10‑year‑old girl from Manchester, Maine, who became a peace hero during the Cold War.

Cold War: A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies from the mid-1940s to the early 1990s, characterized by ideological conflict and proxy wars.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union: The de facto leader of the Soviet Union, holding significant political power and influence.
Child Diplomacy: The use of children as symbolic figures or active participants in international relations to promote peace and understanding.
Propaganda: Information, especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or publicize a particular political cause or point of view.