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NATO Exercise Able Archer 83
2017-02-11T22:55:09-05:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/176/20170211225945003_hd.jpgNate Jones talked about his book, Able Archer 83: The Secret History of the NATO Exercise That Almost Triggered Nuclear War. In his book, Mr. Jones explores Ronald Reagan’s thoughts on nuclear policy during the early 1980's and details the war game that the Soviets nearly mistook for the beginning of an actual surprise NATO missile attack. Mr. Jones also discussed the process of declassifying the government materials that were the basis of his book.
Nate Jones talked about his book, Able Archer 83: The Secret History of the NATO Exercise That Almost Triggered Nuclear War. In his book, Mr.… read more
Nate Jones talked about his book, Able Archer 83: The Secret History of the NATO Exercise That Almost Triggered Nuclear War. In his book, Mr. Jones explores Ronald Reagan’s thoughts on nuclear policy during the early 1980's and details the war game that the Soviets nearly mistook for the beginning of an actual surprise NATO missile attack. Mr. Jones also discussed the process of declassifying the government materials that were the basis of his book. close
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- David Ferriero Archivist of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
- Nate Jones Director National Security Archive->Freedom of Information Project
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