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BL
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1021199
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b775569
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| Main Entry
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Bright, Christopher J., (Christopher John)
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| Title & Author
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Continental defense in the Eisenhower era : : nuclear antiaircraft arms and the Cold War /\ Christopher J. Bright.
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| Edition Statement
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1st ed.
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| Publication Statement
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New York :: Palgrave Macmillan,, 2010.
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| Series Statement
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Palgrave studies in the history of science and technology
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| Page. NO
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x, 280 pages :: illustrations ;; 22 cm.
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| ISBN
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0230623409
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: 9780230623408
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 254-265) and index.
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| Contents
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The origins of nuclear air defense arms -- Robert Sprague's "adequate defense" -- Testing, predelegating, and announcing -- Genier -- Nike-Hercules -- BOMARC and Falcon -- Conclusion.
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| Abstract
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Thousands of nuclear antiaircraft arms were designed, tested and deployed in the United States during Dwight D. Eisenhower's presidency. These Army "Nike-Hercules" missiles, Air Force "Genie" rockets, and "BOMARC" and "Falcon" missiles were meant to counter a raid by attacking Soviet bombers. U.S. policy makers believed that the American weapons could safely compensate for technological limitations which otherwise made it difficult to destroy high flying, fast moving airplanes. This book traces this armament from conception through deployment. The author recounts official actions, doctrinal decisions, and public policies. It also discusses the widespread acceptance of these weapons by the American public, a result of being touted in news releases, featured in films and television episodes, and disseminated throughout society as a whole.
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Antiaircraft missiles-- United States-- History-- 20th century.
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National security-- United States-- History-- 20th century.
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Nuclear weapons-- Government policy-- United States-- History-- 20th century.
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Antiaircraft missiles.
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Diplomatic relations.
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Military policy.
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National security.
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Nuclear weapons-- Government policy.
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Politics and government
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United States, Foreign relations, 1953-1961.
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United States, Military policy.
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United States, Politics and government, 1953-1961.
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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355.02170973
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| LC Classification
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U264.3.B75 2010
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