2. Why was the United States flying U-2s over the Soviet Union?

Alarmed over rapid developments in military technology by his Communist rivals in the USSR, President Dwight D. ... High-altitude U-2 spy planes began making reconnaissance flights over the USSR in 1956, giving the U.S. its first detailed look at Soviet military facilitie

The United States was worried about their power and if the Soviets had a bigger military force.

Explanation:

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.