# Pressing the Button: Truman

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Podcast: [Atomic Hobo - Nuclear War Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/atomic-hobo-nuclear-war-podcast-1134575)
Published: 2026-04-27T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

First in a new series looking at presidential sole authority to "press the button", and what each President has done with that authority. First up is Truman, obviously, and the lesson for the military seems to be: don't mess with Harry! To get ad-free listening and bonus episodes on your own private pod feed, join us at www.patreon.com/atomichobo Julie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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