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1953 "Doom Town" atomic bomb test...
1953 "Doom Town" atomic bomb test...
Item # 723843
March 20, 1953
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., March 20, 1953
* Atomic bomb tests - Cold War w/ Russia
* Operation Upshot-Knothole - nuclear weapons
* "Doom Town" photos of destruction - "Annie"
The bottom of the front page has three related photos with heading: "Atom Detonation Turns $20,000 House Fiery Matchwood in 2 1-3 Seconds" There is no related article, just these three photos. (see images)
Complete with 40 pages, light toning at the margins, generally in very nice condition.
AI notes: In 1953, the United States conducted the "Annie" nuclear test as part of Operation Upshot-Knothole at the Nevada Test Site, where a mock town—nicknamed "Doom Town"—was built to study the effects of a nuclear explosion on typical American homes and infrastructure. The town included houses, mannequins, and vehicles to simulate real-life conditions. The 16-kiloton blast was extensively filmed to assess structural damage and human survivability, and the footage became iconic in illustrating the destructive power of nuclear weapons. This test was also part of Civil Defense efforts to educate the public on nuclear preparedness during the Cold War.
Category: The 20th Century
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