USS George Washington (SSBN-598)

USS George Washington (SSBN-598) was the United States' first ballistic missile submarine, launched in 1959. Designed for deterrence, it could silently carry and launch nuclear missiles from underwater, ensuring strategic threat without provocation. Its advancements marked a significant step in Cold War military technology, providing a secure, invisible nuclear arsenal that could respond to any aggression. Decommissioned in the late 1980s, it played a key role in maintaining national security through underwater stealth and rapid missile deployment capabilities.