How 1950s Las Vegas Sold Atomic Bomb Tests as Tourism

Name: How 1950s Las Vegas Sold Atomic Bomb Tests as Tourism
Uploaded: 2018-05-15T20:51:28Z
Duration: 1 min 25 s
Description: Between 1950 and 1960, the population of Las Vegas grew by 161%--partly due to the burgeoning casino industry. But another reason was a chance to glimpse actual nuclear tests in person.

From:A-Bombs Over Nevada

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Between 1950 and 1960, the population of Las Vegas grew by 161%--partly due to the burgeoning casino industry. But another reason was a chance to glimpse actual nuclear tests in person.