The Day The Sky Exploded - Atomic-Age Moral

Atomic-Age Moral

Nearing the climax of the film, the main character (and rocket pilot) John McLaren says:

"At this moment, the safety of the human race is entrusted to the very weapons that were created for its own destruction. Let us commend ourselves to God."

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