Where was the first nuclear reactor created under Compton's oversaw?
Chicago
Washington D.C.
Los Angeles
New York
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In Chicago, humanity witnessed the birth of the first-ever nuclear reactor under the watchful guidance of Arthur Holly Compton. This remarkable achievement, accomplished in December 1942, marked a pivotal moment in scientific history. The reactor, aptly named Chicago Pile-1, paved the way for harnessing the immense energy of nuclear reactions, ushering in a new era of technological advancement and reshaping our understanding of the physical world.
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