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Eisenhower's Speech on the Atomic Bomb
3:10:37 - 3:21:31 (10:54)
In his famous "Atoms for Peace" speech at the United Nations, Eisenhower laid out the stakes of atomic warfare, emphasizing that weapons today are more than 25 times as powerful as the ones the atomic age dawned with. He stated that every citizen of the world should be knowledgeable of the extent of this development, which poses a global threat.
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Following Stalin's death in 1953, President Eisenhower had the opportunity to propose the Adams for Peace program which aimed to work with the Soviet Union to ban nuclear weapons.
3:10:37 - 3:15:23 (04:46)
Summary
Following Stalin's death in 1953, President Eisenhower had the opportunity to propose the Adams for Peace program which aimed to work with the Soviet Union to ban nuclear weapons. However, it is unclear whether this was a genuine attempt at peace or a cynical geopolitical ploy by the US government.
ChapterEisenhower's Speech on the Atomic Bomb
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Eisenhower delivers a speech on the dangers of nuclear weapons, stressing the importance of understanding the extent of the atomic age's development.
3:15:23 - 3:19:14 (03:50)
Summary
Eisenhower delivers a speech on the dangers of nuclear weapons, stressing the importance of understanding the extent of the atomic age's development. He highlights the global implications of nuclear war and the destructive power of atomic bombs, emphasizing the need for a global intelligence search for peace.
ChapterEisenhower's Speech on the Atomic Bomb
EpisodeShow 59 - (Blitz) The Destroyer of Worlds
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
Public figures' beliefs can be multi-layered, and history can compress their lives into one-dimensional figures.
3:19:14 - 3:21:31 (02:17)
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Public figures' beliefs can be multi-layered, and history can compress their lives into one-dimensional figures. Author Evan Thomas adds another layer to the already complex former president Eisenhower in his book "Ike's Bluff," by highlighting Eisenhower's love of strategy card games.