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What was Niemöller’s stance on nuclear disarmament?

  • He was against it

  • He was a committed campaigner for it

  • He had mixed feelings

  • He never stated his view

Answer

In the 1950s, Niemöller became a committed campaigner for nuclear disarmament. He believed that nuclear weapons posed an existential threat to humanity and that they should be abolished. He also spoke out against the Cold War and the arms race. Niemöller's work on nuclear disarmament made him a prominent figure in the peace movement and he helped to raise awareness of the dangers of nuclear weapons.
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