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= Nuclear history of the United States
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The nuclear history of the United States encompasses a timeline of events, developments, and policies related to nuclear science, technology, arms development, and energy production. Here’s an overview of significant milestones: \#\#\# Early Discoveries and Research (1896–1940s) - **1896**: Discovery of radioactivity by Henri Becquerel.