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because we were the first country to have them

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Q: Why does US have nuclear weapons?
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How was the us affected by the nuclear weapons?

US weren't effected by the Nuclear Weapons, They created it.


Did the US use non nuclear weapons against japan?

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The US no longer makes nuclear weapons, it only refurbishes existing ones that are wearing out.


Why doesn't the US use nuclear weapons?

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Why are nuclear weapons a good thing?

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What is the definition of the DOE Nuclear Weapons Complex?

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What type of nuclear weapons did the US use in the Vietnam War?

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Does us have any nuclear weapons in Mexico?

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