Cold War: S.A.L.T. 1 Negotiations

Negotiations between both super powers, Nixon and the General Secretary Brezhnev.
Opened in Vienna, and occurred in both Vienna and Helsinki on May 26, 1972
This was first of two SALT negotiations ended with the signing of ABM Treaty and Interim Agreement on strategic offenseive arms in Moscow.
A talk over limits on important armaments known as the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks or Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty.
Interim Agreement, which was the five year duration to "freeze" the amount of Strategic Ballistic Missiles at 1972's time.
Construction of additional land-based ICBM silos were prohibited, as SLBM launchers can be made under specific directions.
These could be used to slow a competititon in defence systems that could become a problem.
Both Treaties include provisions that are important to stenghten assurance against violations.
Both Courntires agree not to use deliberate concealment measures to impede verification.
The Soviets said if NATO increased the number of Subs, they would do the same and the US didnt agree to this provision.
The ABM Treaty was of Unlimited Duration, but anyone has the rigyht to withdrawl with a 6 month notice.

Cold War