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Tuxedo Park

A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II
Summary:

The book chronicles the life of Alfred Lee Loomis, a wealthy financier and amateur scientist who converted his Tuxedo Park mansion into a top-secret laboratory during WWII. It details how Loomis gathered the era's leading scientists to develop radar technology and other scientific advancements that proved pivotal in the Allied victory.

Key points:

1. Alfred Loomis: The book focuses on Alfred Loomis, a wealthy Wall Street tycoon who funded scientific research. He contributed to the development of radar technology and the atomic bomb during World War II.

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