Oak Ridge: Legacies

Three men, one woman, and a boy look at scientific exhibits in a museum.
The American Museum of Atomic Energy in Oak Ridge, 1949.

US DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY/ED WESTCOTT

 
The Manhattan Project legacies are as complex as its science. Some of humankind’s greatest achievements and tragedies were produced by the Manhattan Project. Echoes of these triumphs and tragedies still exist in Oak Ridge today. Explore the complicated legacies of one of the most consequential events of the 20th century by following the links below.

 
 
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    Last updated: May 4, 2023

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    Manhattan Project National Historical Park
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    P.O. Box 25287

    Denver, CO 80225-0287

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