1945: Fallout
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Nuclear energy, born in 1945, fosters both fear and promise. Presents an overview of the development of the bomb, its use to end World War II, and its subsequent effects. Reviews bomb-testing, protests, proliferation, Chernobyl, and treaties. Vintage film, personal recollections, and graphic scenes enrich this chronology of the A-bomb. NOTE: Recommend teacher preview.
Media Details
Runtime: 56 minutes, 13 seconds
- Topic: History
- Subtopic: World History - 1900-1945, World History - 1946-1999, World War II
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
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- Release Year: 1999
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Video
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