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William Francis Raborn Biography and Timeline

Follow William Francis Raborn through 2 dated historical records for United States of America.

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William Francis Raborn, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records

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1960

20 July 1960

USS George Washington

Admiral · Director of Special Projects Office · Atlantic Ocean · Warfare / Nuclear

The successful submerged launch of Polaris demonstrates the strategic value of ballistic missile submarines

Role range: 1955-1962 – 1955-1962

1960

Polaris

Admiral · Director of Special Projects Office · Washington · Warfare / Nuclear

William Raborn oversees the Special Projects Office responsible for rapid Polaris missile development

Role range: 1955-1962 – 1955-1962

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