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After Team USA won the “Miracle on Ice” game over the USSR in the 1980 Winter Olympics, they celebrated with then-Vice-President Walter Mondale in the locker room. They also took a congratulatory phone call from President Jimmy Carter, who expressed that the team was watched by both the U.S. and the Soviet Union during the game. This moment was significant as it showcased the unity and determination of the U.S. team, especially in the face of the Cold War tensions of the time. Wikipedia