Ways of Knowing: A Navajo Nuclear History

Ways of Knowing: A Navajo Nuclear History

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The American Southwest holds a dark legacy as the place where nuclear weapons were invented and built. Navajo people have long held this place sacred, and continue to fight for a future that transcends historical trauma. This is their story.
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