When was the START I treaty signed?
The START I treaty was officially signed by President George H. W. Bush and General Secretary Gorbachev on the 31st of July 1991.
Questions about START I
Short answers, pulled from the story.
How many strategic warheads did both sides maintain at the conclusion of the decade before START I expired?
Both sides maintained parity with approximately 10,000 strategic warheads at the conclusion of the decade before the treaty expired in 2009.
What were the specific limits for intercontinental ballistic missiles under the first phase of Ronald Reagan's proposal?
The first phase aimed to cap warhead counts on any missile type at 5,000 and set an additional limit of 2,500 specifically for intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Which successor states continued on-site inspections after the collapse of the Soviet Union?
On-site inspections continued only in Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine following the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
When did the New START Treaty enter full force after ratification?
The New START Treaty entered full force on the 5th of February 2011 after ratification.