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| − | '''Project Paperclip''' was a joint U.S./[[Soviet Union|Soviet]] plan to rescue top German scientist from defeated Nazi Germany. Many of these scientists, such as Dr. [[Wernher von Braun]], went on to help with the American and Russian space programs. Many Americans were angered that Nazi scientists, several of whom worked in [[concentration camp]]s, were rewarded with a new life in the United States. | + | '''Project Paperclip''' was a joint [[United States|U.S.]]/[[Soviet Union|Soviet]] plan to rescue top German scientist from defeated Nazi Germany. Many of these scientists, such as Dr. [[Wernher von Braun]], went on to help with the American and Russian space programs. Many Americans were angered that Nazi scientists, several of whom worked in [[concentration camp]]s, were rewarded with a new life in the United States. |
==References== | ==References== | ||
House, Justin, et al. ''History of the World''. New York: Random House, 1977. | House, Justin, et al. ''History of the World''. New York: Random House, 1977. | ||
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Revision as of 21:44, September 4, 2007
Project Paperclip was a joint U.S./Soviet plan to rescue top German scientist from defeated Nazi Germany. Many of these scientists, such as Dr. Wernher von Braun, went on to help with the American and Russian space programs. Many Americans were angered that Nazi scientists, several of whom worked in concentration camps, were rewarded with a new life in the United States.
References
House, Justin, et al. History of the World. New York: Random House, 1977.