After the end of World War II in 1945, until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, there was intense geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union—a period known as the Cold War. This era was marked by a pervasive fear of nuclear warfare, which cast a long shadow over global politics and daily life. The development and stockpiling of nuclear weapons by both superpowers led to a precarious balance of power, where any direct conflict risked annihilating much of the world's population and environment. This constant threat of nuclear catastrophe influenced international relations, domestic policies, and even popular culture, embedding a sense of existential dread and uncertainty in the global consciousness.
The detonation of 4 kiloton of conventional explosives, constituting the Minor Scale test, at White Sands Missile Range.
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