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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Nixon vs. Khrushchev: The Kitchen Debate

Capitalism and communism clashed in the middle of a model kitchen in 1959.

Aired 04/27/2020 | Rating TV-PG

Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Nixon vs. Khrushchev: The Kitchen Debate

Clip: Season 1 Episode 2 | 1m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

Capitalism and communism clashed in the middle of a model kitchen in 1959.

Capitalism and communism clashed in the middle of a model kitchen in 1959. US President Richard Nixon and the Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev engaged in an awkward, impromptu debate during an Exhibition. Khruschev decried the modern conveniences powered by modern energy that made women’s lives easier. The so-called “Kitchen Debate” was a famous episode in the cold war.

Aired 04/27/2020 | Rating TV-PG

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Power Trip: The Story of Energy

Nixon vs. Khrushchev: The Kitchen Debate

Clip: Season 1 Episode 2 | 1m 12sVideo has Closed Captions

Capitalism and communism clashed in the middle of a model kitchen in 1959. US President Richard Nixon and the Soviet Leader Nikita Khrushchev engaged in an awkward, impromptu debate during an Exhibition. Khruschev decried the modern conveniences powered by modern energy that made women’s lives easier. The so-called “Kitchen Debate” was a famous episode in the cold war.

Aired 04/27/2020 | Rating TV-PG

Problems with Closed Captions? Closed Captioning Feedback

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