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The Trinity Site Story - Part 2 ft. Jim Eckles
What did it feel like to witness the world's first atomic explosion? In this episode of Preserving History and Democracy, historian and Trinity Site expert Jim Eckles takes listeners inside the dramatic story of the Trinity Test, from eyewitness accounts of the blinding blast to the lasting legacy of radioactive trinitite, Ground Zero, and the myths that continue to surround the site today.
Join us as we explore fascinating firsthand stories, little-known artifacts like Jumbo, the realities of radiation at Trinity Site, and the ongoing conversations surrounding downwinders and historical…
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