Everyone knows that the famous nuclear suitcase is a prerequisite for the launch of US nuclear weapons and is controlled by the president.
This "nuclear button suitcase" first took shape from the time of the 34th U.S. President Eisenhower. At that time, the United States already had 300 nuclear missiles aimed at the former Soviet Union, while Eisenhower's "nuclear button suitcase" was still just one. This kind of equipment that looks like a suitcase, until the 35th President of the United States John Kennedy took office, the "nuclear button suitcase" was developed and perfected in his hands.
If there were any crises of the same nature in history as the present, it was probably the Cuban Missile Crisis. At that time, the two sides would fight almost instantly.
Kennedy was worried that the US nuclear weapons could not be under his full control. He was especially worried that the US military would launch a nuclear attack on the former Soviet Union without his permission. Therefore, Kennedy ordered the design of an absolutely safe "nuclear button suitcase" system. Since then, only the President of the United States has the right to order a nuclear attack. As long as the nuclear suitcase is at hand, the President of the United States is in the White House bedroom. , It can also immediately activate the nuclear suitcase and issue a nuclear strike order. After every U.S. president is sworn in, he inherits this "nuclear suitcase" from his predecessor.
Those big men in the army are as brave as the Soviets. God knows if they can control the launch of nuclear bombs, will they privately order the launch of nuclear bombs and detonate 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, there is actually a special made by Zero Halliburton Company of the United States. Super sturdy titanium metal package.
The "nuclear suitcase" weighs about 18 kilograms. It is equipped with a strong code lock, and only people who know the code can open it.
Whether the President of the United States travels at home or visits abroad, a special bodyguard will follow behind the President of the United States with the shadow of a "nuclear button suitcase".
If the President of the United States decides to use nuclear weapons, the assistant must help him open the "nuclear button suitcase" in a relatively safe place, and then the assistant must get in touch with the Pentagon.
In order for the nuclear attack order to be carried out, the President of the United States must use a special “golden password” to verify his identity—this is a globally unique “identity verification card” that looks similar to a credit card. Presidential password composed of numbers and letters.
And now, President Carter gave the ID card to Nathan, which surprised everyone. It was against the constitution. Only the president has the power to decide whether to launch a nuclear attack. President Carter handed over the code card. What does this mean to Nathan
Then, not just this card, President Carter brought out the nuclear suitcase that was already prepared from under his desk. This black box contained Pandora's box.
"I know that this is not in conformity with the constitution, but the current situation is beyond our control." President Carter said: "During my visit to the Soviet Union, this nuclear suitcase may be unusable."
If the Soviets wanted to control it, it would be too easy. High-powered signals could interfere with the communication between it and the satellite, thus rendering the nuclear suitcase useless.
Then, once the Soviets took the initiative to launch an attack, the Americans had to wait and wait for the president’s authorization that would never appear.
Then, the United States will undoubtedly lose.
After all, during the last Cuban Missile Crisis, the leaders of the United States and the Soviet Union did not visit each other. They only communicated through the hotline. Now, Carter has to go personally. The danger is self-evident.
"Moreover, I know myself, I am afraid I will never open this box." President Carter said this with a mockery.
It’s true to be called the President of Peace. He is the President of Peace. As a destroyer of peace, he never wanted to open this nuclear suitcase. He knew that he didn’t have the courage to open it. If it’s critical, he Compromise, that is the sinner of the United States. The President of the United States sometimes forgets the "nuclear button suitcase" and its custodians.
When President Ford visited Paris, the French capital, he forgot the nuclear suitcase and its custodian in the cabin of the plane.
President Carter once banned the "special bodyguard" from carrying a "nuclear button suitcase" with him on a holiday in a farm in Georgia. As a result, the bodyguard had to take the suitcase and settle down in a motel 10 kilometers away from the president.
On another occasion, Carter actually forgot the identity verification card with the "golden password" in his jacket pocket and was taken to a dry cleaner for dry cleaning.
Their forgetting is actually just because they don't want to use violence, so they will forget, especially President Carter, who forgets most often.
However, now, the world has changed. Nuclear war will break out at any time, especially when President Carter is going to negotiate, the most dangerous. Will the Soviets suddenly launch a nuclear strike at this time
Someone needs to be in charge of this nuclear suitcase.
Generally speaking, this responsibility should be assumed by the vice president.
The Vice President of the United States is selected in partnership with the presidential candidates in the United States presidential election, conducting various organization and canvassing activities, and will also participate in activities such as debates with other vice presidential candidates.
After the presidential candidate is elected, the vice presidential candidate officially becomes the vice president. After taking office, the vice president must also swear allegiance to Congress and the Constitution, and is obliged to accept the summons of the Supreme Court during his term.
The Vice President of the United States is the first successor to the President. Once the President dies, resigns or is removed from office, the Vice President will immediately succeed him. Therefore, the vice president is often accused of being "only one heartbeat away" from the president.
Since the president cannot control this nuclear suitcase, it should be borne by the vice president. However, just a few hours ago, due to serious differences, the vice president Mundell finally couldn't stand the president's behavior and resigned angrily.
In the history of the United States, such phenomena as the vacancy of the vice president have also occurred from time to time. Now, President Carter has handed over the nuclear suitcase to Nathan because of his trust in Nathan.
Because, Nathan has terrible insight, he has used an example to prove that his judgment has never been wrong, he is a person favored by God.
So, now, President Carter hopes to hand over this nuclear suitcase to Nathan, and he will take care of it, and be responsible for launching a nuclear strike against the Soviet Union when needed! (End of this chapter)