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HYMAN G. RICKOVER: (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the "Nuclea...

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HYMAN G. RICKOVER: (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the  Nuclea...
HYMAN G. RICKOVER: (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the "Nuclear Navy", starting with the submarine Nautilus. Fine content T.L.S. "H. G. Rickover" on letterhead of the USS Henry Clay, 1p. 4to., New York, Jan. 7, 1964, to William Natcher, in part: "...We have just successfully completed the first sea trials of the USS Henry Clay...We also have in operation eighteen attack type nuclear submarines, making a total of thirty-five. When all nuclear submarines authorized by Congress are completed the United States will have forty-one Polaris and forty-seven attack submarines. This ship, a powerful instrument of peace and the enforcement of right dealing among nations is most fittingly named for Henry Clay...His aphorism, 'I'd rather be right than be President' has become a part of our political heritage....". With the original envelope, very good condition. $100-150