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Just One U.S. Reservation Hosts Nuclear Weapons. This Is The Story of How That Came to Be

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The History of Nuclear Weapons on a North Dakota Reservation

This chapter explores the historical context of nuclear weapons on a North Dakota reservation, discussing the construction of underground silos and the unawareness of local residents about their purpose. It also touches on the Cold War tensions and the US Air Force's plans to deploy nuclear missiles near the reservation.

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