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Hyman Rickover

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Noun1.Hyman Rickover - United States admiral who advocated the development of nuclear submarines (1900-1986)
Hyman George Rickover, Rickover


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The philosophy that permeates the industry was epitomized by Admiral Hyman Rickover, who helped build a Cold War nuclear submarine fleet renowned for its safety, and often spoke publicly about nuclear power as a necessary evil.
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That was an era of engineer heroes, such as Hyman Rickover of the nuclear navy,
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Hyman Rickover, the autocratic head of the nuclear Navy, turned against him.
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