1954 ⟶ USS Nautilus: World's First Nuclear Submarine Launched

The U.S. launches the world's first nuclear submarine, the U...
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🚢 Keel Laid for USS Nautilus

The United States lays the keel for the world's first nuclear-powered submarine, USS Nautilus.⟶
Keel Laid for USS Nautilus (1952)
Nuclear SubmarineUSS NautilusNuclear TechnologyCold WarMilitaryTechnologyNaval Power

🇺🇸 Eisenhower Becomes President; Dulles Named Secretary of State

Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President, with John Foster Dulles as Secretary of State.⟶
Eisenhower Becomes President; Dulles Named Secretary of State (1953)
United StatesPresidencyDwight D. EisenhowerJohn Foster DullesCold WarForeign PolicySecretary of State

🕊️ Korean War Armistice Agreement

An armistice agreement ends fighting in the Korean War, after Eisenhower threatens the use of nuclear weapons.⟶
Korean War Armistice Agreement (1953)
Korean WarArmisticeNuclear ThreatCold WarEast AsiaUnited StatesNorth KoreaSouth Korea

🤝 Pact of Madrid Signed by Spain and the United States

The Pact of Madrid is signed by Spain and the United States.⟶
Pact of Madrid Signed by Spain and the United States (1953)
SpainUnited StatesAllianceCold WarMilitaryEuropeNATO

🚢 USS Nautilus: World's First Nuclear Submarine Launched

The U.S. launches the world's first nuclear submarine, the USS Nautilus. The nuclear submarine would become the ultimate nuclear deterrent.⟶
USS Nautilus: World's First Nuclear Submarine Launched (1954)
NuclearSubmarineUSS NautilusMilitary TechnologyCold WarUnited StatesDeterrence

📡 Explorer 1 Launched

The U.S. Army launches Explorer 1, the first American artificial satellite.⟶
Explorer 1 Launched (1958)
Space RaceUnited StatesSatelliteTechnologyCold WarScientific AdvancementExplorer Program