Hyman G. Rickover
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United States admiral; Father of the Nuclear Navy
Why Is Hyman G. Rickover Influential?
(Suggest an Edit or Addition)According to Wikipedia, Hyman G. Rickover was an admiral in the United States Navy. He directed the original development of naval nuclear propulsion and controlled its operations for three decades as director of the U.S. Naval Reactors office. In addition, he oversaw the development of the Shippingport Atomic Power Station, the world's first commercial pressurized water reactor used for generating electricity. Rickover is also one of four people who have been awarded two Congressional Gold Medals.
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