Honors Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the "Birthplace of the Nuclear Navy" and recognizes the contributions of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover and Dr. Alvin M.
The resolution honors Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as the "Birthplace of the Nuclear Navy" and commends the work of Admiral Hyman G. Rickover and Dr. Alvin M. Weinberg. It memorializes the launching of the USS Nautilus, the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, on January 21, 1954. Oak Ridge's contributions to nuclear science and engineering, including its role in the Manhattan Project and the development of naval nuclear propulsion, are highlighted. The resolution also recognizes the K-25 Site and Oak Ridge National Laboratory's influence on nuclear technology and the nation's Nuclear Navy.
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