Anti-nuclear protests in the United States

[1] Beginning with the Manhattan Project (1942–46), the discussion surrounding nuclear energy and power has been a prominent part of American Society.

Opponents argue that the cost to build a nuclear reactor is significantly higher than other renewable energy alternatives such as windmills.

Dwight D. Eisenhower proposed Atoms for Peace to the United Nations, which sought to increase the sharing of international nuclear materials.

The accident at Three Mile Island in PA in 1979 sparked further fear, and, combined with protests, led to the halting of construction of further nuclear plants.

In 1973, the Nixon Administration launched the “Project Independence” initiative to build 1,000 domestic nuclear power plants by the year 2000.