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This article describes a two-decade quest by a retired scientist to discover the identity of the woman behind an iconic 1950s Las Vegas tourism ad used to capitalize on the public’s fascination with nuclear explosions.Learning Outcomes
- Understand the fascination that nuclear explosions—particularly nuclear clouds—held for the public in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Consider the historical significance of the early nuclear age, to the extent that a tourism industry was established to exploit it.
- Explore the legacy and impact that has led to the establishment of the Atomic Museum in Las Vegas.