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Navy includes Submarine Fleet Reactor in 1955 shipbuilding program
1953
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AEC approves the Submarine Fleet Reactor (SFR) project
1953
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Initial Criticality of STR Mark 1 Prototype reactor
1953
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The S1W reactor reached criticality on March 30, 1953. In May of that year, it began power operations, performing a 100-hour run that simulated a submerged voyage from the east coast of the United States to Ireland.
Atomic Energy Commission established
1947
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The Atomic Energy Act of 1946 was signed into law by President Harry S. Truman on August 1, 1946 and it went into effect on January 1, 1947. As a result, the Atomic Energy Commission assumed responsibility for nuclear energy from the wartime Manhattan Project including responsibility for nuclear reacto…
1st Guided missile frigate Bainbridge commissioned at Quincy, Massachusetts.
1962
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On October 6, 1962, the guided missile frigate Bainbridge was commissioned
at Quincy, Massachusetts. Built by the shipbuilding division of the Bethle-
hem Steel Company, the vessel was propelled by the D2G reactor plant,
which General Electric had designed and developed at Knolls. Although
larger than some light cruisers built…
Admiral Caldwell retires, Admiral Houston becomes NR's 8th Director
2024
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Admiral Richards leaves NR to become CNO, Admiral Caldwell becomes NR's 7th Director
2015
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Admiral Donald retires, Admiral Richardson becomes NR's 6th Director
2012
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Admiral DeMars dies
2024
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Admiral Bowman retires, Admiral Donald becomes NR's 5th Director
2004
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Admiral DeMars retires, Admiral Bowman becomes NR's 4th Director
1996
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Admiral McKee retires, Admiral DeMars becomes 3rd NR Director
1988
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