About this episode

The episode explores the presidential sole authority to launch nuclear weapons, focusing on Harry Truman's actions and lessons for the military.

First in a new series looking at presidential sole authority to "press the button", and what each President has done with that authority. First up is Truman, obviously, and the lesson for the military seems to be: don't mess with Harry! To get ad-free listening and bonus episodes on your own private pod feed, join us at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Julie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Julie McDowall

Topics covered

• nuclear authority
• presidential power
• military history
• Harry Truman
• Cold War

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