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Idaho’s Nuclear Navy Special

The Nuclear Navy has ties to Idaho. Idaho Experience looks at the Naval Reactors Facility.

Aired 12/03/2023 | Rating TV-G

Idaho’s Nuclear Navy Special
Idaho Experience

Idaho’s Nuclear Navy Special

Season 7 Episode 2 | 38m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

The Nuclear Navy has ties to Idaho. Idaho Experience looks at the Naval Reactors Facility.

In the early fifties, the U.S. Navy under the leadership of Admiral Hyman Rickover was hard at work developing a nuclear-powered engine to drive submarines and aircraft carriers. The efforts created the Naval Reactors Facility in the desert outside Idaho Falls. Idaho Experience working with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office tells Idaho’s part in creating the U.S. Nuclear Navy.

Aired 12/03/2023 | Rating TV-G

Idaho Experience is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Idaho Experience is made possible with funding from the James and Barbara Cimino Foundation, devoted to preserving the spirit of Idaho. From Anne Voilleque and Louise Nelson, from Judy and...

Idaho Experience

Idaho’s Nuclear Navy Special

Season 7 Episode 2 | 38m 37sVideo has Closed Captions

In the early fifties, the U.S. Navy under the leadership of Admiral Hyman Rickover was hard at work developing a nuclear-powered engine to drive submarines and aircraft carriers. The efforts created the Naval Reactors Facility in the desert outside Idaho Falls. Idaho Experience working with the Idaho State Historic Preservation Office tells Idaho’s part in creating the U.S. Nuclear Navy.

Aired 12/03/2023 | Rating TV-G

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Idaho Experience is a local public television program presented by IdahoPTV

Idaho Experience is made possible with funding from the James and Barbara Cimino Foundation, devoted to preserving the spirit of Idaho. From Anne Voilleque and Louise Nelson, from Judy and...

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