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Statement by the President on the H-Bomb:January 31, 1950

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Statement by the President on the H-Bomb:January 31, 1950
“It is part of my responsibility as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces to see to it that our country is able to defend itself against any possible aggressor. Accordingly, I have directed the Atomic Energy Commission to continue work on all forms of atomic weapons, including the so-called hydrogen or super bomb. Like all other work in the field of atomic weapons, it is being and will be carried forward on a basis consistent with the over all objectives of our program for peace and security.

This we shall continue to do until a satisfactory plan for international control of atomic energy is achieved. We shall also continue to examine all those factors that affect our program for peace and this country’s security.”

How would you describe the tone of Truman’s statement? Does the language reflect atomic (Hydrogen) capabilities as a deterrent or an offensive possibility for the United States?

Most importantly, specify what had just occurred (only months before this…in 1949 as well as previous events) which spurred this language and action?

 
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