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Word: superweapons (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
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.

Author: /time Magazine | Title: National Affairs: Questions for Debate | 6/16/1958 | See Source »

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