@Eric
These people make up the CIA/NASA. They don't get censored info. They're the ones doing the censoring.
Project paperclip
Project Paperclip was a top-secret United States intelligence program that brought over 1,600 German scientists, engineers, and technicians from Nazi Germany to the US for government employment after World War II. The program, initially code-named “Operation Overcast,” was renamed “Paperclip” due to the paper clips used to attach the scientists’ files together.
Objectives and Impact
The primary objective of Project Paperclip was to acquire German expertise in various fields, including:
Guided missiles and rocketry
Jet and rocket engines
Aerodynamics
Aerospace medicine
Submarine technology
These experts played a significant role in advancing American technology and military capabilities during the Cold War. Notable examples include:
Wernher von Braun and his team, who developed the V-2 ballistic missile and later contributed to the Saturn rocket program, which sent astronauts to the Moon.
The development of guided missiles and rocketry, which significantly improved the US military’s capabilities.
Contributions to the US space program, including the launch of the first American satellite, Explorer I.
Nazi Past and Controversies
Many of the Paperclip scientists had Nazi Party affiliations or connections, with some having been members of the SS or SA. The US government chose to overlook or downplay these connections, citing the need for their expertise in the Cold War. This decision has been widely criticized, and some argue that the US government should have held these individuals accountable for their actions during the war.
Legacy
Project Paperclip remains a controversial topic, with some viewing it as a necessary measure to advance American technology and security, while others see it as a morally questionable decision to harbor former Nazi officials. The program’s legacy continues to be debated among historians and scholars.
Key Figures
Wernher von Braun: Led the development of the V-2 ballistic missile and later contributed to the Saturn rocket program.
Michael Neufeld: Senior Curator in the Space History Department, author of “The Rocket and the Reich” and “Von Braun: Dreamer of Space, Engineer of War”.
Annie Jacobsen: Author of “Operation Paperclip”, which explores the program’s history and controversies.
