Introduction “A revolution is coming - a revolution which will be peaceful if we are wise enough; successful if we are fortunate enough - but a revolution which is coming whether we will it or not. Wr can affect its character; we cannot alter its inevitability.”- John F. Kennedy
In 1963, negotiations started to take place due to an increased tension of nuclear testing. Over seventy-one world leaders signed a document called the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty including the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Nuclear testing was becoming an issue amongst countries worldwide, so many came together to stand up against nuclear testing by signing the Nuclear Test Ban.
Historical Context
In the mid 1950’s, testing of nuclear weapons got …show more content…
Places like the Soviet Union wanted to test their weapons, and they did not care for inspections because no debris passed the country border. However, the rest of the world thought the document was long past due.(“Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests.”) It included no more underground testing so Kremlin, Russia’s seat of government, had no need to be anxious about future inspections which is a main reason they ended up signing the document.(“Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.”)
Unfortunately, the treaty did not pass the United State’s senate even though it was signed by 71 nations’ leaders including Bill Clinton. Although so many of these countries signed the treaty, not all of them withstood their promises. Iran has started to discuss possibly severing their ties to The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Donald Trump has brought this to the table by disparaging Iran’s willingness to participate in nuclear affairs. Although Iran is considering starting their testings once again, neither country wants to be the first to break away from the agreement(Washington …show more content…
It would be easier to fight climate change because the atmosphere would have less pollution from radioactive causes. Food insecurities would desist because the arms testing caused people to flee their homes resulting in the loss of their food supplies. The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty would also stop the spread of nuclear weapons that already accounted for millions of deaths from 2000 to the present. During a test, debris fell on a Japanese fishing boat. The bomb sucked up rock, soil, and other things like a burning tornado, and killed a man. The debris could still hit him from 170 kilometers away.(“Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
In 1963, negotiations started to take place due to an increased tension of nuclear testing. Over seventy-one world leaders signed a document called the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty including the President of the United States, John F. Kennedy. Nuclear testing was becoming an issue amongst countries worldwide, so many came together to stand up against nuclear testing by signing the Nuclear Test Ban.
Historical Context
In the mid 1950’s, testing of nuclear weapons got …show more content…
Places like the Soviet Union wanted to test their weapons, and they did not care for inspections because no debris passed the country border. However, the rest of the world thought the document was long past due.(“Treaty Banning Nuclear Weapon Tests.”) It included no more underground testing so Kremlin, Russia’s seat of government, had no need to be anxious about future inspections which is a main reason they ended up signing the document.(“Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.”)
Unfortunately, the treaty did not pass the United State’s senate even though it was signed by 71 nations’ leaders including Bill Clinton. Although so many of these countries signed the treaty, not all of them withstood their promises. Iran has started to discuss possibly severing their ties to The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty. Donald Trump has brought this to the table by disparaging Iran’s willingness to participate in nuclear affairs. Although Iran is considering starting their testings once again, neither country wants to be the first to break away from the agreement(Washington …show more content…
It would be easier to fight climate change because the atmosphere would have less pollution from radioactive causes. Food insecurities would desist because the arms testing caused people to flee their homes resulting in the loss of their food supplies. The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty would also stop the spread of nuclear weapons that already accounted for millions of deaths from 2000 to the present. During a test, debris fell on a Japanese fishing boat. The bomb sucked up rock, soil, and other things like a burning tornado, and killed a man. The debris could still hit him from 170 kilometers away.(“Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty