The Girls of Atomic City
The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II
by:
Denise Kiernan
in:
U.S. History
Summary:
The book chronicles the experiences of women who worked in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, during World War II, unknowingly enriching uranium for the Manhattan Project to build the atomic bomb. It highlights their contributions, daily lives, and the secrecy surrounding their work in a city that officially did not exist.
Key points:
1. Secrecy: The book underscores the extreme secrecy of the Manhattan Project, with workers unaware of their actual tasks.
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