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The Soviet Union exploded its first atomic bomb in 1949, President Truman had to make a terrible decision-- whether to develop an even more horrifying weapon- Hydrogen bomb

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When did American interest in building a hydrogen bomb increase?

American interest in building a hydrogen bomb surged in the early 1950s, particularly following the Soviet Union's successful detonation of an atomic bomb in 1949. This event intensified fears of a nuclear arms race, prompting the U.S. to accelerate its own hydrogen bomb program. The successful test of the first hydrogen bomb, code-named "Ivy Mike," occurred on November 1, 1952, further solidifying America's commitment to developing this more powerful weapon.


When was US interest in creating a hydrogen bomb intensified?

1950 for two main reasons:USSR 1949 test shotDevelopment of Teller-Ulam configuration, which appeared to actually be able to work (all Teller's earlier designs were impractical or unworkable)


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How many countries have developing technology of hydrogen fuel?

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