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In reply to the discussion: As an early "boomer", I have not been this frightened [View all]canetoad
(17,150 posts)35. Quite possibly so
This may not have happened DURING the missile crisis, but afterwards. Do you remember the continuing tension about nuclear war in those days?
My parents often spoke of that night afterwards.
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What can he do? Tossing all the Trump supporters in prison is going to trigger a civil war
ansible
Jan 2021
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I was six and my Mom was pregnant so I was excited at the thought of a new baby coming
Greywing
Jan 2021
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