1960 Paris Summit

The 1960 Paris Summit was a meeting between leaders of Western countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, France, and West Germany, aimed at discussing Cold War tensions and European security. It took place in Paris to improve communication and cooperation amid ongoing disagreements, especially over NATO and European integration. However, the summit was overshadowed by the U-2 incident, when a U.S. spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union, leading to strained relations and the summit's cancellation. Overall, it was an important but challenging attempt to ease Cold War conflicts and build trust among allied nations.