research and development of nuclear propulsion, none of them have been more influential than Admiral Hyman George Rickover, known as the “Father of the Nuclear Navy.” Accomplished in his naval career, he was a staunch defender of freedom from all who sought to undermine the sovereignty of the United States, or who would threaten our security. Though a controversial issue at the time, Admiral Rickover was passionate in his insistence for the development of
to honor the lives lost from the explosion. Although the definite cause of the explosion still remains a mystery, the death of the members on board of the USS Maine persists to live on, marking the end of a new beginning. Works Cited Rickover, Hyman G. How the Battleship Maine Was Destroyed United States Navy Department, 1975 www.history.com Department of the Navy. 13 August 2003. Department of the Navy -- Naval Historical Center. 13 May 2010. www.u-s-history.com 2001-2010. Online Highway