Lessons for the Twenty-first Century
The Manhattan Project was a top-secret attempt during World War II to create the atomic bomb. During this symposium, panelists discussed the lessons learned from the project, and how they apply to today’s domestic security issues.
Panelists at this symposium at the Carnegie Institution spoke about lessons learned that could be applied to the 21st century, and they answered… read more
Panelists at this symposium at the Carnegie Institution spoke about lessons learned that could be applied to the 21st century, and they answered questions from the audience.
The Manhattan Project was a top-secret attempt during World War II to create the atomic bomb. During this symposium, panelists discussed the lessons learned from the project, and how they apply to today’s domestic security issues. close
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