During the 1960 presidential campaign, John F. Kennedy criticized the Eisenhower administration for letting the United States fall behind the Soviet Union in military might. In particular, Kennedy charged that there was a "missile gap" developing between the Untied States and the Soviet Union.

What would be the implied danger of such a "missile gap"?

Explanation

Having fewer missiles than the Soviets, the United States would be less able to defend itself in case of attack.

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