The year is 1955, and the world is a decade removed from the Allied victory in World War II, a monstrous conflict of never-before-seen carnage and slaughter. To avoid a third world war, the great powers tried something new: a meeting to explore trade relations, peace talks and arms control. Nikole Killion introduces CBS News Radio's coverage of the Geneva Summit.
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CBS News Radio flashback: "Big Four" hold Geneva Summit in 1955
The year is 1955, and the world is a decade removed from the Allied victory in World War II, a monstrous conflict of never-before-seen carnage and slaughter. To avoid a third world war, the great powers tried something new: a meeting to explore trade relations, peace talks and arms control. Nikole K
Published May 18, 2026, 10:40 PM
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