How 1950s Las Vegas Sold Atomic Bomb Tests as Tourism

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English - June 16, 2017 16:00 - 1 minute - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
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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.