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EPISODE · Dec 19, 2024 · 8 MIN

Nuclear Warfare Policy: Cold War to Today: Part 2 - Video Version

from Pegasus Research Substack Podcast · host Thomas Leckwold

In July 1980, U.S. President Jimmy Carter issued Presidential Directive 59, updating a 1977 project to enhance the flexibility of U.S. strategic nuclear forces. The directive changed U.S. nuclear policy by introducing the possibility of the U.S. fighting and winning limited nuclear war (victory being a relative term).Original Substack Article:Presidential Directive 59 Pt 1If you like my content, please consider becoming a Substack subscriber to Pegasus Research or support me through Patreon, Buy Me A Coffee or Ko-Fi.PatreonBuy Me A CoffeeKo-Fi This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thomasleckwold.substack.com/subscribe

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