How 1950s Las Vegas Sold Atomic Bomb Tests as Tourism

Name: How 1950s Las Vegas Sold Atomic Bomb Tests as Tourism
Uploaded: 2018-09-12
Duration: 90906
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.

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. (01:30)