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V-J Day, August 16, 1945. "On Farnam between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets (in Omaha). . . the jitterbugs had a field day. On the first bus (back) from the Martin-Nebraska Plant . . . a cheer for victory."

V-J Day, August 16, 1945. "On Farnam between Fifteenth and Sixteenth Streets (in Omaha). . . the jitterbugs had a field day. On the first bus (back) from the Martin-Nebraska Plant . . . a cheer for victory."

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On Nebraska’s western border are a number of missile silos housing atomic warheadsready to be fired at a moment’s notice; 44th Missile Wing

On Nebraska’s western border are a number of missile silos housing atomic warheadsready to be fired at a moment’s notice; 44th Missile Wing

Courtesy National Park Service

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"New York Times" reports Sputnik’s Launch, October 4, 1957

"New York Times" reports Sputnik’s Launch, October 4, 1957

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Nebraska Senator Hugh Butler; In 1950, supported McCarthy

Nebraska Senator Hugh Butler; In 1950, supported McCarthy

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Nebraska Senator Roman Hruska; In 1954, supported McCarthy

Nebraska Senator Roman Hruska; In 1954, supported McCarthy

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An early Atlas missile raised out of its silo near Beatrice. The missile is fueled and ready for launch.

An early Atlas missile raised out of its silo near Beatrice. The missile is fueled and ready for launch.

Courtesy U.S. Air Force

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One of the Behlen buildings that survived the atomic bomb at Operation Cue. This building was on display at the Nebraska State Fair in 1955.

One of the Behlen buildings that survived the atomic bomb at Operation Cue. This building was on display at the Nebraska State Fair in 1955.

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Artist’s rendition of temporary basement fallout shelter, 1957

Artist’s rendition of temporary basement fallout shelter, 1957

Courtesy National Archives & Records Administration, NWDNS-311-D-14(1)

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Roberts Dairy Farm, May 1968

Roberts Dairy Farm, May 1968

Feed in the silo in the background was protected from fallout as long as the silo remained undamaged.Courtesy U.S. Army, National Archives & Records Administration

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Roberts Dairy Farm, May 1968

Roberts Dairy Farm, May 1968

Below the Roberts Dairy farm near Elkhorm was a fallout shelter for cattle.Courtesy U.S. Army, National Archives & Records Administration

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"Cornhusker State" license plate, 1969

"Cornhusker State" license plate, 1969

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"Beef State" license plate, 1956

"Beef State" license plate, 1956

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President Harry S. Truman (center) with national officers of Future Farmers of America, June 18, 1946

President Harry S. Truman (center) with national officers of Future Farmers of America, June 18, 1946

Courtesy Truman Library 59-528

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Inside Bassett Hotel Lobby - Bassett, Nebraska

Inside Bassett Hotel Lobby - Bassett, Nebraska

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Older method of hand pouring corn into cattle troughs

Older method of hand pouring corn into cattle troughs

From the film, Beef Moments in Cuming County for the 2005 Cattleman’s Ball.Courtesy B&P Productions

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Huge feed lot

Huge feed lot

From the film, Beef Rings the Bell.Courtesy Union Pacific Railroad

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Louis Dinklage, Cattle Feeder

Louis Dinklage, Cattle Feeder

From the film, Beef Moments in Cuming County for the 2005 Cattleman’s Ball.Courtesy B&P Productions

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Welcome to Omaha sign: "World’s Largest Meatpacking Center", 1955

Welcome to Omaha sign: "World’s Largest Meatpacking Center", 1955

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Aerial view of the Omaha Stockyards

Aerial view of the Omaha Stockyards

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Wilson & Co. meatpacking plant with inset of back ramp to killing floor

Wilson & Co. meatpacking plant with inset of back ramp to killing floor

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