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The Atlas Obscura Podcast

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Atomic Testing in the United States

In 19 51, the government starts testing. They even bring live troops out there to get used to the idea of fighting on a battle field alongside an atomic bomb. In los veg you couldn't just hear the blasts, you could actually see them. Atomic testing was part of our national identity. And we had 75 miles away.

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