ThesisDuring the Cold War, national security was a priority to the United States, resulting in the proposed construction of Nike Missile Sites to protect against Soviet attacks. Citizens across Connecticut conflicted with the federal government over the placement of sites - often in close proximity to homes and schools. Yet, the military was determined to build the sites and worked with various municipalities to compromise on site designs and locations. Today, while the Nike Missile Sites are relics of the Cold War, debates between the military and American public highlight the importance of free and open discourse in a democratic society.
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