In 1952, the world was in the midst of the Cold War, a period of political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. This year saw the beginning of the Korean War entering its second year, with ongoing battles between North and South Korea, supported by their respective allies. In the realm of science, 1952 was notable for the discovery of the structure of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick, which laid the foundation for modern genetics. Additionally, the first successful hydrogen bomb test was conducted by the United States, marking a significant advancement in nuclear weapons technology.