History Question

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Last night at a get together with a bunch of friends, during the course of the evening, one of the guys ( an older retired Air force man) mentioned something about the Marshall Islands, more specific the Bikini Atoll.
I was surprised by the lack of knowledge by many of the younger person`s there that had no Idea what/were/it was and what happened there.
So here is a Question.
( and I trust you will answer BEFORE you use Google to see what the subject is)
Do you know what happened there and the impact it had on those who lived there ?
The result of the poll is not public, so no one will know who answered yes or no.
We can have a round-table about it later afterwards if you like, although it may wind up in a another section before it is over.
Thank you for reading, and your reply

 

[pro151]

Voted yes. Of course, I am nearly 55 so that probably disqualifies me.

 

[Brake Weight]

Voted yes, then double checked it with google. I'm mid 30's. I'll agree with the younger generation not knowing basic history.

 

[twister252]

54 years, served in the air force. traveled all over the Asian area. spent months in PI. married a pacific islander, so yes I do know. some of what happened was a surprise. I won't spoil it by saying more!!

 

[GLR]

Hell yes I do but I'm a non voter.

 

[wavrider]

Yes, Discovery channel is great source of info.

 

[ONAWHIM]

I also voted yes..

55+
Navy during the Cold War







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[W5LZ]

... that's where the bikini came from, ain't it?

and then the no bikini atall?

 

[hookedon6]

I was actually stationed on ENIWETOK when I was i ACU-1.


Nothing there except sun and sand and sun and sun and, ect.....

Assault Craft Unit ONE (ACU 1)

In 1977 the United States Congress mandated a three year humanitarian project commencing 15 May 1977 to restore Enewetak Atoll, a United States nuclear test site during the 1940's and 1950's, to as near it's pre-test condition as possible and to make it environmentally safe for the resettlement by the Enewetak people. United States Army, Navy and Air Force contingents under a Commander Joint Task Groups, along with civilian contractors, and headed by the Defense Nuclear Agency, was assigned to accomplish this task. The Naval Element of this Task Group was largely manned and supported by Assault Craft Unit ONE.

 

[ONAWHIM]

... that's where the bikini came from, ain't it?

Hold your calls folks, we have a winner!


...and now for the bonus round, can you name this model?

(No voting from the bathroom please)


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[Se7en]

... that's where the bikini came from, ain't it?

and then the no bikini atall?

"No" voted here. that's what i thought too lol

 

[kd-5-bgt]

Isnt that Annette Funachello ? beats me how her name is spelled

 

[ONAWHIM]

Isnt that Annette Funachello ? beats me how her name is spelled

Nope



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[RatsoW8]

Yep, I know. 54 yrs old and a Navy vet.

 

[mackmobile43]

Yes, they blew the sum bitch up with atomic bombs