Yes, but in response to the soviet threat. > [The Soviets] believed that whoever had superiority in these weapons would take over the world, without necessaril

Yes, but in response to the soviet threat. > [The Soviets] believed that whoever had superiority in these weapons would take over the world, without necessarily using them. He was afraid of a "missile gap" and took several more steps to achieve his goal of keeping up with the Soviets (This is an except from the parent's wikipedia link)