Channel: Dark Docs

Category: Education

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Description: As the U-2 high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft flew over the skies in the late 1950s, American and Taiwanese pilots tried to get a closer look at the desert area in the Northern Xinjiang province. Rampant speculation about the possibility of a Chinese nuclear program had been brewing for years, and skepticism increased when the Soviets withdrew their monetary and technical support. However, upon closer inspection, the Allied pilots were stunned to find a completed atomic reactor in the Lop Nur testing site. The men photographed the device on the spot and immediately showed it to top-ranking intelligence officials, as it seemed finished and capable of producing destructive nuclear power. It seemed like the suspicions were finally confirmed, and there was nothing the United States could do about it… - As images and footage of actual events are not always available, Dark Docs sometimes utilizes similar historical images and footage for dramatic effect. I do my best to keep it as visually accurate as possible. All content on Dark Docs is researched, produced, and presented in historical context for educational purposes. We are history enthusiasts and are not always experts in some areas, so please don't hesitate to reach out to us with corrections, additional information, or new ideas. -