On October 5, 1960, a massive national investment in defense technology appeared to fail. The new Ballistic Missile Early Warning System, a pinnacle of innovation, indicated a massive Soviet missile strike, a direct threat to all American property, wealth, and enterprise. The tension inside NORAD reached a breaking point, the culmination of years of Cold War fear and incredible technological development. The electronic alert painted a picture of total annihilation, a scenario that would destroy

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4.1K views · 268 reactions |  Watch Kevin Courtney, joint general secretary, NEU on ITV News discussing our letter to Nadhim Zahawi for a better deal for teachers on pay. We also urge the Government to act on support and supply staff pay – they are among the lowest paid staff in the public sector. It’s time to #ValueEducation #ValueEducators | National Education Union | Facebook