Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is the only National Park Service unit specifically designated for the Cold War. Congress stated in the park's enabling legislation that Minuteman Missile's purpose is "to interpret the historical role of the Minuteman II missile defense system as a key component of America's strategic commitment to preserve world peace and in the broader context of the Cold War." ![]() Stories of the Cold WarThe essence of Minuteman Missile National Historic Site is a human story of the forces of technology were used to provide a common defense. ![]() PeopleThousands of men and women of the Air Force, construction crews, local landowners and citizens lived and worked around the missile fields. ![]() CollectionsThe park preserves artifacts from the Minuteman Missile System and the Cold War. ![]() PlacesThe three locations in western South Dakota make up the park are the start of a vast Cold War story. Learn more about them and others. |
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Last updated: December 6, 2017