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that in 1969 a representative of the Soviet government contacted an American diplomat in Washington to ask how the US would feel if the Soviets were to attack and destroy China s nuclear installations. The American at first thought this was meant as a joke.

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Fun Fact: that in 1969 a representative of the Soviet government contacted an American diplomat in Washington to ask how the US would feel if the Soviets were to attack and destroy China’s nuclear installations. The American at first thought this was meant as a joke.

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