We finally know the true identity of the woman behind the iconic “Miss Atomic Bomb” photo. After 25 years of investigation, the Atomic Museum said in a news release that founding museum member ...

With the mushroom cloud becoming a defining symbol of the atomic bomb, Mahoney was transformed into “Miss Atomic Bomb” and cemented Las Vegas as the “cultural epicenter of the Atomic Age.” ...

The mushroom cloud became a visual symbol of the atomic bomb. In honor of the discovery, the Atomic Museum will display a temporary exhibit dedicated to Friedrichs' research.