Atomic Age
Atomic Age
Origins
Scientific Foundations
Key Phases of the Atomic Age
1. Early Cold War (1945–1962): Arms Race and Fear
2. Nuclear Energy and Civilian Use
3. Anti-Nuclear Movement and Treaties (1970s–1990s)
4. Post-Cold War and 21st Century
Cultural Impact
Legacy and Ongoing Relevance
Timeline Summary
See Also
Atomic Age Media
An early nuclear power plant that used atomic energy to generate electricity
This view of downtown Las Vegas shows a mushroom cloud in the background. Scenes such as this were typical during the 1950s. From 1951 to 1962 the government conducted 100 atmospheric tests at the nearby Nevada Test Site.
The abandoned city of Pripyat. The Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant can be seen on the horizon.
The 2011 Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in Japan, the worst nuclear accident in 25 years, displaced 50,000 households after radiation leaked into the air, soil and sea.
Cover of Atomic War number one, November 1952
