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The first event was not in the U.S., but it is the test site of Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean. Tests that were done in the 1040s and 1950s have left their mark--still radioactive after all these years.
The accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant near Middletown, Pa., on March 28, 1979 brought awareness of the dangers of nuclear power. Although there was no lasting environmental effect, communication to the public did raise fears.
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In response to the Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles on Cuba what did President Kennedy do?
After giving a verbal warning, which was ignored, he mobilized the nation's military and sent them towards Cuba...nuclear armed. For those who aren't aware of it today; US orders with atomic weapons was always...FIRST STRIKE!
What most made the public aware of the horrors of war during Vietnam?
Television images of the war
Were World War 2 posters effective?
Very Effective. They kept the public aware of the struggle that we were fight for.
A retired Colonel in the Army has been hired by Acme Corporation Aviation Weapons Division to be an expert consultant for all new weapons procurement activity. Eight months prior in his last official?
Be aware of his new role, and if he attempts to communicate with you, raise your concern to your boss or the Contracting Officer.
What was one effect the counterculture had on American life?
It made people want to wear brighter colors. It made people more politically aware.
Why should we be informed about the manhatten project?
To be aware of the development of nuclear arms, and the dangers that may or may not await the planet.
How have safety concerns about chemicals changes over time?
As scientists have learned more about chemicals, they have become more aware of their dangers.
How did people feel about the discovery of nuclear weapons in Cuba?
Actually no nuclear weapons were discovered in Cuba by the US in 1962, only ongoing construction work on missile launch facilities and some strategic missiles (without warheads). The concern was to prevent the USSR from transporting the warheads and the rest of the missiles.The thing that was not discovered was that there were low yield tactical nuclear weapons already on Cuba that would have been used to repel any invasion. When the USSR agreed to remove the strategic missiles they also secretly removed these tactical nuclear weapons that the US had never been aware of.
What prevented the United States and the Soviet Union from using nuclear weapons?
Both the US and the Soviet Union were well aware of the mass destruction that a nuclear war would cause. Each country would in all likely circumstances, would be destroyed along with many other nations in the world. The power of nuclear weapons were the prime reason they were never used, nor even the thought of them being used.
Should children be aware of the dangers of second-hand smoking?
Absolutely.
Why do you have no smoking day?
Probably to make people aware of the dangers of smoking.
Dangers for vampires?
Vampires Must Be aware of GARLIC, HUNTERS AND THEIR STAKES, AND SUNLIGHT.
In response to the Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles on Cuba what did President Kennedy do?
After giving a verbal warning, which was ignored, he mobilized the nation's military and sent them towards Cuba...nuclear armed. For those who aren't aware of it today; US orders with atomic weapons was always...FIRST STRIKE!
How useful are signs or symbols to us?
they make us aware of the dangers ahead of us
What are some dangers to be aware of when facing blizzard conditions?
The abominable snow man. RAWR!
How do you make a mother aware of the dangers of leaving a child in a hot car. what can a stranger do about this.?
Call the police.
Who didn't do what they where supposed to do and set off a nuclear bomb?
Am not aware of any accidental nuclear explosions. Anywhere. Ever.
