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U.S. Army Ordnance "Nike" Guided Missile

Back: U.S. ARMY ORDNANCE "NIKE" GUIDED MISSILE, HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Home of Redstone Arsenal, the Army Ordnance Rocket and Guided Missile Center. The Nike was America's first operational guided missile. Named after the Goddess of Victory, this weapon provides the first line of defense against atomic attack.

Tichnor Bros., Inc., Boston, Mass.
Photo by U.S. Army

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From the postcard collection of George and Peg Heeschen, The Southpaw, Huntsville, Alabama

This collection is digital only.

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