Chapter 553: The nuclear suitcase is handed over to you
Everyone knows that the famous nuclear suitcase, which is a prerequisite for the launch of US nuclear weapons, is controlled by the president.
This "nuclear button suitcase" first began to take shape during the 34th President of the United States, Eisenhower, when the United States already had 300 nuclear missiles aimed at the former Soviet Union, and Eisenhower's "nuclear button suitcase" was still only a suitcase-like device, and it was not until the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy, took office, that the "nuclear button suitcase" was developed and perfected in his hands.
If there is a crisis of the same nature in history as it is now, it is probably the Cuban Missile Crisis, when the two sides would have fought almost instantaneously.
Kennedy feared that U.S. nuclear weapons would not be under his full control, and he was particularly concerned that the U.S. military would launch a nuclear attack on the former Soviet Union without his permission. So Kennedy ordered the design of an absolutely safe "nuclear button suitcase" system, and since then, only the president of the United States has the right to order a nuclear attack, as long as this nuclear suitcase is at hand, the president of the United States, even in the bedroom of the White House, can immediately activate the nuclear suitcase and issue a nuclear strike order. Every US president takes the oath of office and inherits this "nuclear suitcase" from his predecessor.
Those bigwigs in the army are also as brave as the Soviets, and God knows if they could control the launch of the nuclear bomb themselves, whether they would have privately ordered the launch of the nuclear bomb and detonated a nuclear war.
After continuous development, this "nuclear suitcase" has been determined, its appearance is a soft black leather bag, but inside the black bag, in fact, there is also an ultra-strong titanium bag specially manufactured by the American company Zero Halibuton.
The "nuclear suitcase" weighs about 18 kilograms, and it is fitted with a secure combination lock, which can only be opened by those who know the code.
Whether the president of the United States travels in China or visits abroad, there will be a special bodyguard carrying a "nuclear button suitcase" to follow behind the president of the United States.
If the president of the United States decides to use nuclear weapons, an aide must open the "nuclear button suitcase" in a relatively safe place, and then the aide must contact the Pentagon.
In order for the nuclear attack order to be enforced, the president of the United States must verify his identity with a special "golden code" — a globally unique "identity verification card" that looks like a credit card, and a plastic card printed with a number and letter code for the president's identity.
And now, President Carter handed over this ID card to Nathan, which couldn't help but surprise everyone, this is against the Constitution, only the president has the power to decide whether to launch a nuclear strike, President Carter handed over this code card to Nathan, what does this mean?
Then, not only the card, but President Carter took out the nuclear suitcase that had been prepared long ago from under his desk, this black box, which contained Pandora's box.
"I know it's unconstitutional, but the situation is out of our control." President Carter said: "During my visit to the Soviet Union, this nuclear suitcase may not be usable. ”
It would have been too easy for the Soviets to control it, and a high-powered signal could interfere with its communications with satellites, rendering the nuclear suitcase useless.
Well, once the Soviets take the initiative to attack, the Americans will have to wait and wait for the presidential authorization that will never appear.
Then, the United States will definitely lose.
After all, during the last Cuban Missile Crisis, the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union did not visit each other, but only contacted each other through hotlines, but now Carter is going there in person, and the danger is self-evident.
"And I know myself, I'm afraid I'll never open this box." When President Carter said this, he did so with mockery.
He is called the President of Peace, and it is true, he is the President of Peace, this nuclear suitcase, as a destroyer of peace, he never wanted to open it, he knows that he does not have the courage to open it, if he compromises at a critical time, he is a sinner of the United States. U.S. presidents sometimes forget about the "nuclear button suitcase" and its custodians.
During a visit to Paris, the French capital, President Ford left the nuclear suitcase in the cabin of the plane, along with its custodian.
President Carter had forbidden the "special bodyguard" to carry a "nuclear button suitcase" with him on a farm vacation in Georgia, and the bodyguard had to take the suitcase to a motel 10 kilometers away from the president.
On another occasion, Carter forgot the "golden code" ID card in his jacket pocket and was sent to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning.
They forget, in fact, only because they don't want to use violence, they naturally forget, and this is especially true of President Carter, who forgets the most.
Now, however, the world has changed. A nuclear war will break out at any time, especially if President Carter wants to negotiate, which is the most dangerous, will the Soviets suddenly launch a nuclear strike at this time?
Someone needs to be in charge of the nuclear suitcase.
Generally speaking, this responsibility should be assumed by the vice president.
The vice president of the United States is selected in the presidential election with the presidential candidates, conducts various organizational and canvassing activities, and will also participate in debates with other vice presidential candidates.
A candidate for vice president does not officially become vice president until the presidential candidate is elected. Once in office, the vice president must also take an oath of allegiance to Congress and the Constitution, and is obligated to be summoned by the Supreme Court during his term of office.
The Vice President of the United States is the first person to succeed the President and succeeds him immediately if the President dies, resigns, or is removed from office while in office. As a result, the vice president is often accused of being "only a heartbeat-away" from the president.
Since the president does not have control of this nuclear suitcase, it should be borne by the vice president, but, just a few hours ago, because of serious disagreements, Vice President Mondale finally could not stand the president's behavior and resigned in anger.
In the history of the United States, the phenomenon of vice presidential vacancies has also occurred from time to time, and now, President Carter handed over the nuclear suitcase to Nathan, even more out of trust in Nathan.
Because, Nathan has terrible insight, and he has proved by example that his judgment has never been wrong, and that he is a man who is favored by God.
So, now, President Carter wants to put this nuclear suitcase in the hands of Nathan, who will be responsible for launching a nuclear strike on the Soviet Union if needed!