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Choosing Locations for Missile Silos and the Impact on Tribal Land
This chapter explores the criteria for selecting missile silo locations, including proximity to strategic air command bases, range requirements, and soil conditions. It also discusses the historical context of land grabs and mistreatment of Native American tribes, referencing the Dawes Act and the Act of June 1, 1910, and the challenges faced in reclaiming control over tribal lands today.
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