Uncovering the Shocking History of the Idaho Falls Nuclear Disaster

On October 10, 1957, the United States experienced its first nuclear accident at the National Reactor Testing Station in Idaho. William McKeown, a nuclear physicist at the station, was responsible for the incident, which resulted in a small release of radioactive material. Fortunately, no human life was taken and the incident was contained. Despite the accident, McKeown's work has been credited with advancing the development of nuclear energy and helping to ensure the safety of future nuclear operations.