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Removing palm trees before bomb test

59-1611-13
Accession Number
59-1611-13
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348261563
Related Collection
White House Central Files: Official File
Keywords
Nuclear weapons testing
HST Keywords
Atomic weapons tests; Eniwetok
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Description
Prior to the experimental tests at Eniwetok, palm trees were removed from some of the islands within the atoll by bulldozers and crane. The palm trees obstructed the view from scientific outposts.
Date(s)
1948