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Samantha Smith Becomes ‘America’s Youngest Ambassador’

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A Special Friendship: Samantha's Peaceful Mission in the Soviet Union

This chapter chronicles Samantha Smith's remarkable journey as the youngest ambassador during the Cold War, focusing on her experiences at the Artec Camp. Through her friendship with a local girl and participation in peace-promoting activities, the narrative contrasts the innocence of childhood with the era's political tensions.

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