What was it like to be in the United States at the end of the Cold War?

I (22F) was born in late '92, so I missed the end of the Cold War. My mother grew up in the Cold War era and has told me it was such a relief and a completely different time when the war ended. I want to learn more about this time firsthand.<br><br>So, redditors, what was it like to experience the end of the Cold War?<br><br>Edit: Oh wow! I wasn't expecting this many responses. Thank you all for your stories :)