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Global Webinar: The Button

July 14, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT

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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will host a free Bulletin Global Webinar: The Button on July 14, 2020.

The event features William J. Perry, former US Secretary of Defense and Chair of the Bulletin Board of Sponsors; Tom Collina, Policy Director, Ploughshares Fund; and led by Kennette Benedict, Senior Advisor to the Bulletin. 

Two days before the 75th anniversary of Trinity, the first ever test of nuclear weapons, we will be discussing Perry and Collina’s new book The ButtonGet a sneak peek preview here. As the authors make clear: 

“Unlike all other instruments of war, nuclear weapons are the president’s weapon. 

Former US Secretary of Defense William J. Perry is the Chair of the Bulletin’s Board of Sponsors. Tom Collina serves as policy director at the Ploughshares Fund. Kennette Benedict is a Senior Advisor to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. 

Register for the Zoom event here.

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Date:
July 14, 2020
Time:
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT
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Website:
https://bit.ly/botasbutton

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Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists
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