Carole Gallagher

Carole Gallagher is an American author and photographer, best known for her work 'American Ground Zero: The Secret Nuclear War', which is a compelling photographic and oral history of the victims of above-ground nuclear testing in the 1950s and 1960s in Nevada.

Books

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  1. 1. American Ground Zero

    "American Ground Zero" is a compelling photographic and narrative account that explores the devastating impact of nuclear testing on American citizens, particularly those living downwind of the Nevada Test Site during the Cold War era. The book combines poignant personal stories with striking black-and-white photographs, documenting the experiences of individuals and communities who suffered from radiation exposure due to government nuclear tests. These testimonials reveal the physical and emotional toll on the victims and highlight the long-term consequences of nuclear testing on public health and safety, raising critical questions about government accountability and the ethics of nuclear policies.

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