Historical Events tagged with "neutron bomb"
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Politics & Government
Jimmy Carter Cancels Neutron Bomb Development
April 7th, 1978 46 years ago
President Jimmy Carter announced the cancellation of the neutron bomb program, a controversial nuclear weapon designed to kill people while minimizing physical destruction. This decision was influenced by arms control advocates and public opinion, seeking to reduce the arms race during the Cold War. The cancellation aimed to emphasize a commitment to humane warfare and an effort toward strategic nuclear disarmament.
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