History comes alive on the big screen in Las Vegas on Saturday, October 24, when the Atomic Museum presents Atomic Stories – Cuban Missile Crisis, a special midday program that turns one of the most studied weeks of the Cold War into a fascinating lesson in diplomacy, courage and peaceful resolution.
The program, which begins at 12 p.m., features a screening of One Week in October, a black-and-white documentary created by the U.S. Department of Defense and released in July 1964. The film recounts the events of October 1962, when leaders on both sides stepped back and chose negotiation – a story that still inspires students of history today.
After the screening, historian Martha DeMarre will share additional historical insights and lead a question-and-answer session with attendees, making this a wonderful opportunity to ask questions, hear first-hand context and deepen your understanding of the era. Museum members are admitted free to the program.
The Atomic Museum, a nonprofit Smithsonian-affiliated museum at 755 E. Flamingo Road, is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can round out the day exploring its exhibitions on the Atomic Age, from the Manhattan Project to atomic pop culture – a rewarding stop for curious minds of all ages in Las Vegas.
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