The "Cold War" lasted between 1946 and 1991, primarily between the United States and the Soviet Union, Communist China and other Communist countries around the globe. There were several armed conflicts during this period, including both the Korean and Vietnam Wars, operations in Grenada, Panama, Lebanon as well as several others. One of the final conflicts during the Cold War was Operation Desert Storm in 1990-1991. 

 

The total number of Cold War veterans with uniforms currently on display is 23.