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Today in U.S. Naval History: August 8

Today in U.S. 1813- U.S. 1959 - Announcement of Project Teepee, electronic system to monitor 95% of earth's atmosphere for missile launchings or nuclear explosions. System developed by William Thaler, Office of Naval Research physicist. For more information about naval history, visit the Naval History and Heritage Command website at history.navy.mil.