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Did you know the president of the United States has someone carry the “nuclear football” wherever the president goes? In the event it should be needed, the president can launch a nuclear strike from anywhere, but it is always out of sight.
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Anonymous 1w

“today’s mission is…”

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Anonymous 1w

First used by Eisenhower in the late 50’s and made standard by JFK in 62. This isn’t recent

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Anonymous 1w

I don’t think you would know that if it was true

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 1w

they never claimed it was

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

Here you go: https://www.armscontrol.org/act/2025-03/features/presidents-and-nuclear-football

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Anonymous replying to -> #3 1w

Thank you 🙏

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

Can’t click that thanks

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

You can screenshot and copy and paste

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 1w

You screenshot

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 1w

Ok pal

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