Nuclear testing at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands left devastating effects on the lives of Atomic Veterans who served in the area. Many were exposed to harmful levels of radiation directly impacting their health and wellbeing. Today, efforts to address the harm focus on compensation programs like the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act (RECA). If
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Life After Nuclear Testing: Bikini Atoll and Its Legacy
Bikini Atoll, once a peaceful and beautiful Pacific Island, became a nuclear testing site. About 23 nuclear tests were conducted by the United States from 1946 to 1958. These tests left lasting impacts on both the island’s environment and its people. Radioactive contamination has made Bikini Atoll largely uninhabitable, forcing generations of its residents to
Read MoreHow Veterans Can Apply for Compensation After Bikini Atoll Nuclear Testing Exposure
The Bikini Atoll nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands is an important part of history that many people don’t know about. From 1946 to 1958, the United States conducted a series of nuclear tests on these islands, which changed the lives of many people involved. For veterans who took part in these tests, it has
Read MoreFAQs About Bikini Atoll Nuclear Testing
For many years, Bikini Atoll in the Pacific Ocean has been known for one main thing: nuclear testing. From 1946 to 1958, the United States tested atomic bombs on this small island, forcing everyone who lived there to leave and causing long-term harm to the environment and people’s health. If you or someone you know
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