Why was Area 51 built?
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Why was Area 51 built?
Area 51:
Area 51 is an Air Force facility located near Rachel, Nevada. The name 'Area 51' comes from a CIA report generated during the Vietnam War. The actual name of the base is Homey Airport. Additional nicknames for the facility include Paradise Ranch, Home Plate, and Dreamland. For the sake of national security, Area 51 is off-limits to unauthorized personnel.
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View this answerWhen Area 51 was first constructed, the base occupied a 6 by 10 mile block of land. Since then, it has been significantly expanded to include a larger...
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