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On May 25, 1953, the United States Army conducted a live nuclear artillery test shot, the only time the U.S. ever conducted such a test.

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Author: Major Dan

Editor and Narrator: Dr. Zar

Special guest appearance by Matt from Hipstorian (youtube.com/channel/UCw2fzKRwcn8mbvbdm1aYCkg)

Music: “The Army Goes Rolling Along - Band And Chorus” by The U.S. Army Band from the YouTube Audio Library

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