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1950s Atomic Cannon Test
Filename: 990_16_1-Ind-Nuc-W_1HR.jpg
Size: 3898 x 4800 (8.4MB)
Date: 3rd February 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Credit: Underwood Archives
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
City: Frenchman's Flat
County: Nevada
Country: United States
© Underwood Archives/UIG
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1950s Atomic Cannon Test
Frenchmans Flat, Nevada: May 25, 1953. The first atomic artillery shell in history is fired from the Armys new 280mm artillery gun. It was witnessed by hundreds of high ranking Armed Forces personnel and over a hundred members of Congress
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Media ID 9736339
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1950s 1953 Army Artillery Atomic B And W Clouds Congress Fifties Firing Graceful Male Military Monochromatic Monochrome Nevada One Male Only One Man Only One Person Only Single Person Smoke Soldier Waist Up Weapon Artillery Gun Artillery Shell Heavy Artillery
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a momentous event in history - the first atomic cannon test of its kind. Taken on May 25,1953, at Frenchmans Flat, Nevada, this image showcases the Army's groundbreaking 280mm artillery gun firing the inaugural atomic artillery shell. The significance of this moment is evident as hundreds of high-ranking Armed Forces personnel and over a hundred members of Congress bear witness to this historic occasion. The monochromatic composition adds an air of timelessness to the scene, emphasizing the gravity and importance of this technological advancement. Against a backdrop of billowing clouds and smoke, we see one man standing beside the powerful weapon that forever changed warfare. The photograph exudes both gracefulness and heaviness simultaneously - graceful in its composition yet heavy with implications for future conflicts. This single person represents countless soldiers who would go on to wield similar weapons in wars to come. As we delve into this vintage snapshot from North America's past, it serves as a reminder not only of our military prowess but also our responsibility when harnessing such destructive power. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity while urging us to reflect upon the consequences that arise from wielding such formidable weaponry. This print by Underwood Archives is an invaluable historical document that allows us to glimpse into an era defined by scientific progress and geopolitical tensions.
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