Demonstrations around the Rhein-Main US Air Base against the installation of Pershing II missiles in Europe (Frankfurt, 12 December 1982)

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On 12 December 1982, more than 300 opponents of the installation of Pershing II rockets and cruise missiles in Europe demonstrate peacefully around the Rhein-Main US Air Base in the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG). The aim of deploying these atomic weapons is to counter the threat of the Soviet SS-20 nuclear missiles aimed at Western Europe.

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Source: Protesters march in the rain outside the perimeter fence. The protesters were part of a group of approximately 300 who were demonstrating peacefully against NATO's decision to deploy Pershing II and cruise missiles in Western Europe, 12/12/1982. National Archives at College Park - Textual Reference (Military) (RD-DC-2-MIL), National Archives at College Park 8601 Adelphi Road College Park, MD 20740-6001. ARC Identifier: 6366646 .

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Demonstrations around the Rhein-Main US Air Base against the installation of Pershing II missiles in Europe (Frankfurt, 12 December 1982)