For over a decade, the Atomic Heritage Foundation has fought hard to preserve key Manhattan Project properties across the nation and bring WWII history to life. As part of our efforts, we have worked wit...
Given the success of "A Guide to Manhattan Project Sites in New Mexico" - a comprehensive guidebook that outlines Manhattan Project history in Los Alamos, NM and the role of other New Mexican towns in the ...
The year 2010 marked the 65th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on Japan and the end of World War II. During the war, the work of engineers, scientists, and civilians was kept secret from the gen...
DOI Transmits Recommendations
On July 13, 2011, the Department of Interior (DOI), with concurrence from the Department of Energy (DOE), transmited to Congress recommendations for a Manhattan Project National Historical Park. The recommendations are for a national historical park at the three major Manhattan Project sites of Los Alamos, NM, Oak Ridge, TN, and Hanford, WA.
The Atomic Heritage Foundation has been actively involved in these efforts over the years. The recommendations are a crucial step in preserving the Manhattan Project properties and connecting the American public and future generations with this history, one which continues to dominate world politics, economics, science and society.
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