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 September 22, 2017

The Soviet officer who averted a nuclear war died, but few people noticed

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Soviet officer Stanislav Petrov committed an act of bravery in 1983 that probably prevented a nuclear conflict. Yet he was largely unheralded in Russia. Produced by: Charles Maynes. Image credit: Charles Maynes.

Aired September 21, 2017

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    roseana d
    unselfish act lead to stop exposure nuclear
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    Carol Ann W
    Great story really enjoyed listening to a hero. The kind of story that restores my faith in mankind.
    appreciate appreciated
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