Historical Events tagged with "harrisburg"
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Coolant Leak Causes Partial Meltdown at Three Mile Island
A coolant leak at the Unit 2 reactor of Three Mile Island outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania led to severe overheating of the reactor core. The incident began when a combination of mechanical failures and human error resulted in the failure of the cooling system. Emergency protocols were initiated, and while the situation was stabilized, a small amount of radioactive gas was released into the atmosphere. No immediate injuries were reported, but public concerns surged regarding the safety of nuclear power plants.
Continue ReadingHarrisburg Seven Indicted for Conspiracy
Rev. Philip Berrigan and five activists were indicted on charges of conspiring to kidnap Henry Kissinger. The indictment also included allegations of plotting to blow up the heating tunnels of federal buildings in Washington, D.C. This group of anti-war activists represented a radical segment of the broader anti-Vietnam War movement, highlighting tensions surrounding U.S. foreign policy during the 1970s.
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