The Cold War was a long, tedious and scary time for the world at large and, particularly, inside the fence at Hanford.
Today marks a special time of remembrance for nuclear workers of the Cold War era.
There'll be a ceremony from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Richland Community Center, 500 Amon Park Drive.
Take it in.
Department of Energy Richland Manager Dave Brockman and state Rep. Larry Haler, R-Richland, will speak.
The U.S. Senate passed a resolution in May designating a national day of remembrance for Cold War nuclear workers.
The Cold War Patriots, a nonprofit group, plans to create time capsules with material from Hanford and other weapons sites.
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