Hyman G. Rickover
American admiral and nuclear submarine pioneer
American admiral and nuclear submarine pioneer
1986
40 years ago — 86 years old
Military & Warriors
United States
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Developed the nuclear submarine program
Oversaw the launching of USS Nautilus
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