Russia Tests an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile - August 26, 1957
Today in History, the Soviet Union made the announcement that it had successfully made an intercontinental ballistic missile, that was able to be fired 'into any part in the world'. Upon hearing this announcement, the United States became alarmed, and this led to a national debate over the 'missile gap' between America and Russia.
Source: History.com Russia Tests Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Today, in this year of 2012, our president wants this country to reduce its arsenals. An agreement with Russia had been made, but he is not holding Russia to make the cuts. He wants us to cut back in order for us to become less than a first class nation. The link provides information on what our current president is trying to do with our country. If he is re-elected, he will implement many things such as this. Obama 2016
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