That Time The US Accidentally Dropped Two Nuclear Bombs On North Carolina
By Jonathan O`Callaghan
04 May 2018, 14:16
Such was the state of the world in 1961 that the US had nuclear bombers in the air constantly, ready to respond to the Soviet Union if they decided to launch an attack.
The thinking was that, well, even if the Soviets destroyed everyone on the ground, those in the air would still be able to strike back. Mutually assured destruction, for sure.
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