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California's Golden Parks

Nike Missile Site

Season 15 Episode 159

During the tense years from 1953 to 1979, the United States Army built and operated a total of 280 Nike missile-firing batteries in the United States. Today, a dedicated group of volunteers works in partnership with the Golden Gate National Recreation Area on the continuous task of restoration at site SF-88, which has been turned into a museum.

*Streaming until 6/7/23.

Available Until
1/29/2025

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