Word: superweapon
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...procedure that prohibits the use of defensive atomic weapons without a
presidential order? As the warmaking prowess of the enemy advances and
consequently shortens the reaction time needed for the-U.S. to defend
and retaliate, continental-defense commanders believe they should be
authorized to use any superweapon in the U.S. arsenal at an instant's
notice.