The Cold War is commonly dated as occurring between 1947 and 1991, though historians have not fully agreed on the exact dates.
Notes on verification
Multiple authoritative academic and educational sources (Britannica, university library guides, Norwich University) consistently confirm both the 1947-1991 timeframe and the existence of historiographical debate about exact dates. The sources are independent, reputable, and in complete agreement on both claims.
Sources
- Outline of the Cold War (wikipedia)
- https://www.britannica.com/event/Cold-War (corroboration)
- https://libguides.fau.edu/wars-conflicts/cold-war (corroboration)
- https://www.nationalworld.com/news/world/when-did-the-cold-war-end-start-and-end-dates-of-us-and-soviet-union-rivalry-after-ww2-outcomes-explained-3585375 (corroboration)
- https://online.norwich.edu/online/about/resource-library/5-key-cold-war-events (corroboration)