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May 1, 1961

Memorandum by Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 'Procedure for the decision to use nuclear weapons'

This document was made possible with support from MacArthur Foundation

In the use of nuclear weapons for a purpose other than response to an attack, NATO members must reach a majority agreement rather than a unanimous vote. Furthermore, this majority vote must include the United States.


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Istituto Luigi Sturzo, Archivio Giulio Andreotti, NATO Series, Box 161, Subseries 1, Folder 014.3.

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2017-06-27

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155287

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Secret

Donors

MacArthur Foundation, Carnegie Corporation of New York (CCNY) and Istituto Luigi Sturzo