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The US has more nuclear weapons than any other nation state.
Contents
History
In 1945, the US became the only state that used nuclear weapons against a civilian population.[1]
Cold War
The USSR continually lagged behind the USA in production of nuclear weapons, although this was not publicly admitted.[citation needed]
Team B
- Full article: Team B
- Full article: Team B
The US MICC organised Team B, which carried out a misinformation campaign to promote ideas such as the "missile gap" to try to promote weapons spending.
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
As a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, it is obligated to try to curb the spread of nuclear weapons.
The US spends tens of billions of dollars annually on nuclear weapons.[2]
Related Documents
| Title | Type | Publication date | Author(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Document:US Nuclear Weapons Unaccountable | webpage | 23 September 2011 | Wayne Madsen | |
| File:US Nuclear weapons in Europe.pdf | policy | 15 March 2005 | Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff |
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