oct 1, 1957 - USA initiates 24/7 nuclear alert

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The Strategic Air Command initiates 24/7 nuclear alert (continuous until termination in 1991) in anticipation of a Soviet ICBM (Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile) surprise attack capability.

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Y10 Elective Cold War Museum Assessment 2

ByFinn Tentij

11 Oct 2017

Date:

oct 1, 1957

Now

~ 66 years ago

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