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Poisoned people banished from Rongelap after H bomb test
The 82 Rongelap Atoll natives, exposed to radioactive ash from the March 1 hydrogen bomb test, are banished from their homes for a year. They live on Majaro Atoll while a medical and logistical effort ensures water, food, clothing, and care. The affected islanders described the blast and ongoing fear of returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Waugh
Kwajalein
Marshall Islands
Rongelap Atoll
John Anjie
Walt
Marshall
U.N
Bikini
Eniwetok
Rongelap
Utirik
Anjin
Tomaaril
Kwajalein Atoll
United States
Joint Task Force 7
Commander In Chief
Pacific Fleet
Trust Territory of
Percy W. Clarkson
Shell Wolle Atell
Esover