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Operation Sea Spray: The Cold War Bioweapons Experiment That Highlights the Need for Preparedness

In the fall of 1950, the U.S. Navy conducted a covert operation known as Operation Sea Spray, during which ships were stationed in San Francisco Bay to release a cloud of microbes into the air. Marketed as harmless, this experiment aimed to study the effectiveness of biological agents for potential …

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Operation Sea Spray: The Covert Government Biological Warfare Test Conducted in San Francisco

In 1950, the U.S. Navy conducted Operation Sea Spray, releasing a bacterial mist over San Francisco, jeopardizing the health of its unsuspecting citizens in a Cold War experiment. The bacteria, declared “harmless,” were later linked to serious infections and deaths, especially among vulnerable populations like the elderly and children. Following …

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Operation Sea Spray: Evidence That You’re Never Truly Safe From Your Government

In the autumn of 1950, the U.S. Navy conducted a secretive operation known as Operation Sea Spray, where they released supposedly harmless microbes into the air of San Francisco Bay. This experiment aimed to study the vulnerability of urban populations to biological warfare. Despite the benign labeling, the operation raised …

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