This Day in History February 10, 1962

By Ruth on February 10, 2014 in history
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http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Francis_Gary_Powers_U2_at_Moscow.jpgOn this date in 1962, the Soviets exchanged pilot Francis Powers, a  captured U-2 pilot, for Soviet master spy Rudolph Abel.  Both men were brought to separate sides of Glienicker Bridge which connected East and West Berlin.  They crossed to freedom at exactly the same time–8:52 A.M. Berlin time.  The Soviets had shot down his plane some time before, and they were able to learn much of its secrets and televise an apology by Powers.

For more info:

http://famousdaily.com/history/spies-exchange-russia-united-states.html

http://chinadailymail.com/2012/02/10/february-10-1962-francis-gary-powers-spy-swap/

http://craighill.net/2012/02/10/february-10-1962-francis-gary-powers-spy-swap/

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