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Jamison Neal

Ms. Cook

Composition

October 16th 2017

Topic: why every country should dismantle their nuclear arsenal

Thesis: dont know yet

Annotated Bibliography

Formatted: Left

Administrator. Chapter 1: The Dangers of Nuclear Weapons: Myths and Facts. Ch. 1: The

Dangers from Nuclear Weapons: Myths and Facts - Nuclear War Survival Skills,

www.oism.org/nwss/s73p912.htm. This article goes over the popular myths surrounding

what would happen if a nuclear fallout would happen. It goes over actual dangers and

what precautions americans should take. I'm using this to my advantage to counter my

argument. Having an opposing side to argue against is vital to creating a trustworthy

proposal. One myth is that Fallout radiation from a nuclear war would poison the air

and all parts of the environment. It would kill everyone. After stating that this is a myth

the article explains why this is untrue and provides an actual fact and backs it up with

support. In hindsight this is a bad way to debunk and prove your opponents wrong
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because you are not stating where the myth is coming from, but Im using them as an

example and for the facts that they provide.

The Biggest and Most Powerful Nuclear Weapons Ever Built. Army Technology, 1 Apr. 2014,

www.army-technology.com/features/featurethe-biggest-and-most-powerful-nuclear-

weapons-ever-built-4206787/. The website from Army Technology list the most powerful

bombs ever created and tested by mainly the U.S and the Soviet Union. I'm using this site

mostly to fact check my information. Making sure my statistics are accurate for the

bombs and how deadly they can be. Such bombs include the Tsar bomb, the B41, TX 21,

the MK 17, the MK 24, the Ivy Mike H bomb, and many others. All can be very deadly

and i plan to emphasize that.

How Nuclear War Would Affect Earths Climate. EarthSky, 8 Sept. 2017,

earthsky.org/human-world/how-nuclear-war-would-affect-earths-climate. A recent article

by EarthSky, it discusses nuclear weapons and their consequences of detonating them.

Instead of focusing on the bomb itself and how destructive they are the article goes into

depth of the aftermaths, specifically climate. Just a small nuclear exchange between two

small countries could result in an overall change of temperature dropping by 2 degrees

fahrenheit similar to that of the little ice age. Now if two bigger nuclear powerhouses

duked it out temperatures could drop an astounding 12 degrees fahrenheit, temperatures

last seen during the great ice age. Aftermaths of a nuclear war would also include nuclear

waste and contamination. So I'llill be using this information to further persuade my

audience for why nuclear weapons are morally wrong to use or to even posses.
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Lobofsky, Evan. BACK TO BIKINI: SCIENTISTS STUDY LINGERING RADIOACTIVITY

AT 'GROUND ZERO' FOR NUCLEAR WEAPONS TESTING AFTER WORLD WAR

II. INFOhio, eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=c980781c-5f2a-417e-

9652-

0e15d52822fe%40sessionmgr4008&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=1232

02554&db=f5h. This peer reviewed journal conducts many different test and experiments

to determine the dangers of nuclear radioactivity at ground zero, the area of detonation.

More specifically the test area known as Bikini Atoll. Here the U.S detonated nuclear

bombs over and under the sea. The ones detonated underwater created tsunamis that

destroyed the beaches and sent radioactive particles 2,000 feet into the air. And scientist

from all over the world were there to witness the aftermaths of nuclear detonation. The

U.S wanted to prove that their bombs could be used safely and as a demonstration hooked

livestock up to the ships to see if they would survive the initial blast of radiation.

The Terrifying True Scale of Nuclear Weapons. Youtube, 7 Oct. 2016,

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs1CIrwg5zU&list=LLCJRYIsIDqg03TY_HsMzK-

w&index=2. This video on youtube has extensive graphs and maps of nuclear detonations

and their effects on the world. This video in particular is interesting because it compares

the destructive powers of nuclear weapons by showing you the area of impact centralized

on New York City. ranging from bombs dropped at hiroshima to the Tsar bomb, the most

powerful bomb ever detonated. Nuclear weapons have come a long way and come in all

types of different sizes. Some are relatively small while others are enormous, so big they

boggle the mind at what they can be capable of. This video analyzes the sizes and

impacts of various different nuclear devices, the history of nuclear weapons and what
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countries in the world are in possession of such devices. The video states that most of

the nuclear arsenal belongs to the U.S and Russia, and this is backed by countless

statements by the U.S and Russia themselves. However most of the bombs are not in

commissioned and will never be fired, nevertheless they are still there.

The Threat Environment Demands Nuclear Weapons Modernization. INFOhio,

eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?vid=0&sid=21098a7f-8a73-4a9a-a96c-

a85fd4895821%40sessionmgr4009&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmU%3d#AN=1249

88558&db=f5h. This peer reviewed journal is also one i will be analyzing for my counter

arguments because it makes very good claims and valid points. The main gist is that the

U.S needs to improve their weapons, modernize them and not dismantle them like im

proposing. This is because of the fear of our enemies such as Russia, North Korea, and

China. The conclusion summarises the author's points better than I can:; Opponents of

nuclear modernization are fundamentally misunderstanding how capability affects the

stability of nuclear deterrence and how it shapes the actions of the civilian and uniformed

leaders of Russia, China, and the United States. Nuclear weapons are more than simple

political weapons that exist to deter the use of other nuclear weapons. For Russia, in

particular, nuclear weapons are weapons of war and integrated into Russian warfighting

doctrine. To credibly deter Russian aggression, the United States must also treat nuclear

weapons as not only tools of deterrence but warfighting weapons. In this regard, Air

Force Global Strike Command is correct. With a motto of deter, assure, strike, the

command is effectively conveying that the United States has the will and ability to

deliver devastating effects to anyone who challenges Americas core interests. We should
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never forget that maintaining the capability to carry out any threat is central to the

stability of deterrence.

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Total: 45/45 - 10% late = 40.5/45

Good job finding a variety of sources on your topic. You're definitely looking at the issue from
all angles. I really look forward to reading this paper. Furthermore, each sources is thoroughly
summarized and explained. Nice work!