In the context of the early Cold War, what did the 'Baruch Plan' propose?
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Correct answer: International oversight of nuclear materials and weapons reduction
Proposed in 1946, the Baruch Plan sought to create an international agency to manage nuclear materials. The Soviets rejected it because it allowed the US to maintain its monopoly until the system was fully implemented, leading to the failure of early nuclear disarmament.
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