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First Taiwan Crisis over the possession of the tiny fortified islands of Quemoy, Matsu, and other rocks off the Chinese coast. Mao orders heavy bombing of Quemoy. Two American officers die under the bombs. Three American aircraft carriers deploy to the Strait. Members of the American Joint Chiefs of Staff begin developing plans for the use of tactical nuclear weapons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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