The reserve was established with the enactment of the Helium Act of 1925. The strategic supply provisioned the noble gas for airships, and in the 1950s became an important source of coolant during the Cold War and Space Race.
The reserve was established by the Helium Act of 1925. The strategic stockpiling ensured the noble gas for airships, and in the 1950s became a significant source of coolant during the Cold War and Space Race.