In Spring of 1943, hundreds of scientists and technicians moved to a remote location in the mountains of New Mexico to work at a secret laboratory. Under the guidance of their leader, J. Robert Oppenheimer, they rushed to figure out how to channel the power of an atomic chain reaction to create a bomb. Meanwhile, secret plants in Tennessee and Washington spr ... Show More
Jan 2024
History Daily: The Northern Cheyenne Face Off Against the US Army
<p>January 22, 1879. After years of displacement, the northern Cheyenne, led by Chief Morning Star, face off against the U.S. Army in an attempt to return to their ancestral lands.</p><p>You can listen ad-free in the Wondery or Amazon Music app. Or for all that and more, go to&nb ... Show More
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Jan 2024
The Manhattan Project | Devastating Success | 3
<p>In Spring of 1945, the tides of World War 2 turned. Germany surrendered to the Allies, but Japan vowed to keep fighting. To prevent further casualties, America knew they would have to demonstrate their power, and force Japan to surrender quickly. At Los Alamos, J. Robert Oppen ... Show More
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