Vienna Summit Meeting Address to Joint Session of Congress

The 'Address to Joint Session of Congress on the Vienna Summit Meeting' involved President Jimmy Carter. The Vienna Summit Meeting focused on strategic arms limitation and the broader context of U.S.-Soviet relations during the Cold War era. American foreign policy at this time aimed to address the nuclear arms race and foster dialogue with the USSR, recognizing the need for strategic stability and arms control to prevent global conflict. President Carter's speech to Congress followed intensive negotiations with Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev. The Summit led to the signing of the SALT II treaty, which sought to curtail the growth of nuclear arsenals by imposing limits and verifications on both nations' strategic weapons. Although SALT II was ultimately not ratified by the U.S. Senate, the treaty represented a significant effort in Cold War diplomacy. In his address, President Carter highlighted the importance of the treaty, emphasizing its potential to enhance mutual security and build trust between the