USS Nautilus, the world's first atomic-powered submarine, is christened by Mamie Eisenhower and launched in Groton, CT

The video discusses the launch of the Nautilus, the world's first atomic-powered submarine, marking a new era in both military and civilian applications of nuclear power. The Nautilus, developed by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission and private industry, features a nuclear reactor that allows it to travel globally without resurfacing. It is faster than most destroyers and can deliver troops or fire atomic warheads, rendering traditional ships obsolete. The launch, attended by Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower, symbolizes both the defensive power and peaceful potential of nuclear energy.

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