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Where was the first nuclear power plant in the U.S?

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In December of 1957 -- Shippingport, Pennsylvania became the site of the first full-scale nuclear power plant in the U.S. The plant was able to generate 60 megawatts of electricity after reaching full power 21 days after going on-line.

 


 

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