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What president supported the Strategic Defense Initiative also known as Star Wars to destroy Soviet nuclear missiles before they exploded in the US?
Ronald Reagan
What was the purpose of the strategic defense initiative?
the purpose of the strategic defense initiative was to use ground and space based systems to protect the United States from nuclear ballistic missiles.
President reagan's nuclear defense plan?
President Reagan's nuclear defense plan, known as the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) or "Star Wars" program, aimed to develop a defense system against intercontinental ballistic missiles. It involved the research and development of advanced technologies such as lasers and satellites to intercept and destroy incoming missiles. While the program was controversial and faced criticisms for its feasibility and potential arms race implications, it also contributed to advancements in missile defense technology.
What does salt and Star Wars refer to?
SALT- Strategic Arms Limitations Talks- political negotiations to reduce the number of nuclear weapons. In the same light, Star Wars- properly the Strategic Defense Initiative- a research program to develop a system to defend against attack by nuclear armed missiles. Both took place during the presidency of Ronal Reagan.
Are nuclear weapons only used in wars?
Yes, so far the only one used was in wwII.
What wars used nuclear bombs?
The only nuclear weapons ever used in warfare were the Little Boy and the Fat Man, used by the USA against Japan in World War II.
Which two wars did the US used the nuclear weapons?
Just WW2, they have never since been used in war.
Us policies used after world war 2 against communism?
Fight wars without the use of nuclear weapons; limited wars.
How did MAD prevent war?
MAD, Mutual Assured Destruction, didn't actually prevent war, there were numerous small wars that were paid for by either the US or the USSR. What MAD did was make nuclear war unthinkable to any sane person. If one of the nuclear club had launched their missiles it would have caused instant retribution with enough atomic munitions to kill the population of the earth several times over. It made it so nuclear war was a no win scenario. A good resource for this is the movie, "War Games".
Were nuclear things used in world wars?
The ONLY nuclear device(s) ever used in a world war was the Hiroshima & Nagasaki atomic bombs that were dropped in August of 1945, ending WWII. Nuclear powered naval ships were used in a number of other conflicts, but not nuclear weapons.
What causes nuclear wars?
There has never been a Nuclear War
Within the Cold War context Star Wars refers to what?
{| |- | The Cold War describes the relationship between the Soviet Union and allies and the Unites States and Its allies. One of the key markers was the arms race, particularly related to the use of nuclear weapons. Star Wars was an initiative to create defense systems that could shoot down nuclear warhead carrying missiles in space before they could fall on American targets. |}
