Celebrate one of history’s most memorable battleships at Atomic Museum Vegas, which shines a spotlight on the USS Nevada today at noon.
As part of the museum’s Atomic Stories series, museum docent and Nevada Test Site worker Marcus Brown will head the presentation using archival materials.
The USS Nevada was launched on July 11, 1914, as the namesake of a groundbreaking new class of battleships. The 27,500-ton vessel became the only battleship to get under way following the attack on Pearl Harbor, fought in both the Atlantic and Pacific, served with distinction in both World. Wars, earned seven battle stars and much, much more.
There will be a Q&A following Brown’s presentation. The event is included with museum admission.
755 E. Flamingo Road, 702.409.7366. atomicmuseum.vegas
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