Hyman G. Rickover
| Hyman G. Rickover (Known as the "Father of the American Nuclear Navy") | |||
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| Born | January 27, 1900 Maków Mazowiecki, Poland | ||
| Died | July 8, 1986 (aged 86) Arlington, Virginia Alma mater: | ||
| Spouse | Ruth D. Masters Rickover (married 1931-1972, her death; one child) Eleonore A. Bednowicz Rickover (married 1974–1986, his death) Parents: | ||
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| Service/branch | United States Navy | ||
| Years of service | 1918–1982 | ||
| Rank | Admiral | ||
| Battles/wars | World War II Cold War | ||
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit (2) | ||
Hyman George Rickover (January 27, 1900 – July 8, 1986) was a famous admiral in the United States Navy, who directed the development of naval nuclear propulsion. For three decades, he was the director of the U.S. Naval Reactors office. He also pushed for the development of pressurized water reactors used to generate electricity Rickover is one of only four people who have been awarded two Congressional Gold Medals.
As the "Father of the Nuclear Navy," he is among the most important Navy officers in history.[1] He ended his career as a four-star admiral. He served longer than each of the U.S. Navy's five-star fleet admirals—William D. Leahy, Ernest King, Chester W. Nimitz, and William F. "Bull" Halsey, Jr., all of whom served on active duty for life. Rickover's total of sixty-three years of active duty service make him the longest-serving naval officer and the longest-serving member of the U.S armed forces in history.[2]
Rickover was born Chaim Godalia Rickover to Abraham Rickover and the former and Rachel Unge, a Poland|Polish]]-Jewish family from Maków Mazowiecki. His parents changed his name to "Hyman." He did not use his middle name of Godalia, but declared his middle name to be "George" while he attended the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He arrived in New York City with his mother and sister in March 1906, having fled anti-Semitic fleeing anti-Semitic persecution. the family subsequent moved to Chicago, Illinois
In 1937, Rickover became a Naval engineering duty officer after his service as both a surface ship and submarine officer.[3]
References
- ↑ Mark Hagerott. Commanding Men and Machines: Admiralship, Technology, and Ideology in the 20th Century U.S. Navy. drum.lib.umd.edu.
- ↑ Thomas B. Allen and Norman Polmar (2007). Rickover. ISBN 978-1574887044. Retrieved on October 29, 2021.
- ↑ Hyman G. Rickover. atomicheritage.org.
