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dec 30, 1960 - Flexible Response

Description:

Implemented by President Kennedy, this policy was a rethink on just building up nuclear forces to deter war. The idea was to build up conventional, strategic and tactical deterrence forces in addition to nuclear. This way the US can respond to a wide specrtum of conflicts.

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Date:

dec 30, 1960
Now
~ 65 years ago