Untold Stories:
In the Shadow of the BombThursday, August 7th
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
We
look back at the years of nuclear testing at the Nevada Test Site with
nuclear scientists and workers as well as those who watched the early
morning blasts from Las Vegas.
An engrossing evening of history
and memories from two men who worked at the Nevada Test Site, scientists
Al O'Donnell and Roger Staley.
Sen. Richard Bryan was a young
teenager growing up in Las Vegas during the above ground testing years
and he will talk about waking up in the early morning hours to
experience the detonations.
Nate Schwartz owned a bar "Prospector's Headquarters" that was a supply store for uranium miners.
So come and learn about the history of above-ground testing and living in the shadow of the bomb.
Thursday, August 7th
Las Vegas Springs Preserve
7:00 pm
$12 admission
We hope to see you there!
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