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1958

Nuclear Missiles in Wisconsin

During the Cold War, the U.S. Army ringed Milwaukee with Nike missile sites, some later armed with nuclear-capable Nike Hercules missiles, to defend against Soviet bombers. Find out where these batteries stood in places like Muskego, Hales Corners, and Lannon.

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