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Avoiding Armageddon, Part 1, Silent Killers: Poisons and Plagues

Biological and chemical weapons such as sarin, anthrax, plague, smallpox, and VX gas can claim more lives over greater distances than a nuclear bomb—and are easier to make and use. This look at historical uses of these types of weapons by both governments and terrorists also examines who might have them and be willing to use them now.

English
  • Originally Aired February 6, 2003
  • Runtime 60 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-Y
  • Network PBS
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Name Type Role
Walter Cronkite Guest Star Self - Host
Frank Sesno Guest Star
Ginny Durrin Director
Rick King Director