USA - Soviet Union Relations before and during the Cold War

Diplomatic relations between the Soviet Union and the United States have been set on Nov.U.S. has become one of the last states to recognize the Soviet Union.In 1809, Russia and the U.S. exchanged ambassadors, initiating diplomatic relations.In the XIX century, diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Russia were friendly.Turning point for relations between the two countries began in 1917.After the Revolution in Russia, the United States refused to recognize the Soviet government.It was the first bilateral political contacts.In the first half of XVIII century begins active colonization of America Russian merchants.July 4, 1776 in Philadelphia, was proclaimed the independence of the colonies.However, in the XIX century between Russia and the United States accumulated contradictions.