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Hyman G. Rickover letter, 1964 Jun 16

 File — Box: 25, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 482

Scope and Contents

Typed letter signed, to Congressman William H. Natcher regarding the completion of the sea trials of USS James Madison (SSBN-627), the twenty-third Polaris submarine. Rickover pays homage to President James Madison, who is known as the father of the Constitution and for whom the sub was named. Rickover states that freedom and democracy are on trial all over the world and we should heed Madison's words.

Dates

  • Creation: 1964 Jun 16

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Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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