
In 1963, United Artists produced “The Great Escape,” a film which was based in part on Mr. On his sixth attempt, he reached the Swiss border, scaled a 15-foot-high barbed wire fence, and crossed the Rhine River to Switzerland and freedom. During 26 months of confinement, he tried to escape on five separate occasions. Vogtle’s work at Southern Company were defined during World War II after he was captured by the Germans and made a prisoner of war. The discipline and determination which characterized Mr. He was elected President of Southern Company in 1969, Chief Executive Officer in 1970 and Chairman of the Board in 1983. Vogtle Jr., past Chairman of the Board of Southern Company. The Vogtle Electric Generating Plant is named for Alvin W. Southern Nuclear Notifies NRC of Plan to Seek Relicensing at Hatch.Wood duck nest boxes installed by Eagle Scout candidate at Plant Farley.Southern Nuclear to implement next-generation nuclear fuel enhancements.Plant Vogtle team raises nearly $15,000 in Paceline Bike Ride.Juneteenth: Celebrating the end of slavery in the U.S.Southern Nuclear celebrates Pride Month.Southern Nuclear sponsors Nuclear Science Week activities.
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