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Downwinders and Atomic Testing

Central Question:

Were the atomic tests in the Nevada desert during the 1950s and 1960s dangerous for United States citizens?

If yes, was the government aware of the threat the tests posed to the public?

Were the atomic tests in the Nevada desert during the 1950s and 1960s dangerous for United States citizens?

If yes, was the government aware of the threat the tests posed to the public?

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Use the resources below for further research about the atomic bomb tests and the downwinders