The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

The view of an atomic explosion at the Nevada Test Site (NTS) located 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Nye County, Nevada. Established on January 11, 1951, the Nevada Test Site was also formerly known as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

Color image of protesters involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing. They are linking their arms and spanning the width of the highway leading to the Nevada Test Site.

Color image of protesters involved with the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group demonstrating against nuclear testing. They are linking their arms and spanning the width of the highway leading to the Nevada Test Site.

Color image of the "Monkey Cafe," a holding area for protesters who were arrested during a 10-day demonstration known as "Reclaim the Test Site" that was organized by American Peace Test, an anti-nuclear testing group.

Color image of Sister Rosemary Lynch standing in front of the "No Trespassing" sign at the entrance of the Nevada Test Site. She was part of the Lenten Desert Experience (also called the Nevada Desert Experience), a group opposing nuclear testing.