Bikini Atoll: America’s Atomic Island
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The Bikini Atoll was used for multiple atomic tests by the US, causing destruction and health risks for the island's inhabitants. Despite promises of cleanup and compensation, the Bikini Islanders remain displaced, unable to return home, with their former atoll now a tourist destination.
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- The Bikini Atoll nuclear tests by the US government led to the displacement of the Bikini Islanders, causing health risks due to radiation exposure and preventing their return home.
- The Bikini Islanders faced multiple relocations, health issues, and legal battles with the US government after being displaced from Bikini Atoll, ultimately resulting in their inability to return home despite promises of cleanup and compensation.
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What historical event occurred at Bikini Atoll?
Nuclear bomb detonations since WWII.
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