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RICKOVER, HYMAN G.

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RICKOVER, HYMAN G.
<b>997. HYMAN G. RICKOVER</b> (1900 - 1986) American admiral responsible for the construction of the "Nuclear Navy", starting with the submarine Nautilus. Rare signed book, his critique of American education entitled <i>Education and Freedom</i>, E.P. Dutton & Co., New York, 1959, first edition, fourth printing, boldly inscribed on the front flyleaf: "<i>Washington, DC 17 May, 1961 To Senator William Proxmire - With respect and admiration for what you are doing. H. G. Rickover</i>". With dust jacket, very good.<b> $100-150</b>