Events tagged with "uss george washington"

Historical Events tagged with "uss george washington"

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Military & Warfare

First Polaris Missile Launched from Submarine

July 20th, 1960 64 years ago

The USS George Washington successfully launched a Polaris missile from underwater, marking a significant advancement in submarine warfare and nuclear deterrence capabilities. Conducted off the coast of Florida, this test demonstrated the United States' increasing defense technology and its efforts to enhance the effectiveness of its submarine fleet roles during the Cold War.