Reform of the Atomic Era
The dangers of the atomic bomb were well-known, and many wanted to put an end to all nuclear testing. The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was created to stop testing of atomic bombs. Three years after it was signed, the Russians violated the treaty, detonating 31 atomic bombs into the atmosphere.
In response, President John F. Kennedy granted approval to resume nuclear testing in the United States to prevent the Russians from advancing beyond U.S. capabilities. He also sent a negotiator to Moscow to help form a new treaty, the
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, prohibiting nuclear testing everywhere, except underground. Thirty-three years later, the United Nations signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, finally banning nuclear testing altogether.
In response, President John F. Kennedy granted approval to resume nuclear testing in the United States to prevent the Russians from advancing beyond U.S. capabilities. He also sent a negotiator to Moscow to help form a new treaty, the
Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, prohibiting nuclear testing everywhere, except underground. Thirty-three years later, the United Nations signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, finally banning nuclear testing altogether.