Since the announcement on July 13, 2011 of the recommendation for a Manhattan Project National Historical Park, news outlets around New Mexico, Tennessee, and Washington have covered the story. Below is a summary of the most relevant and informative articles and press releases on the subject.
Press Releases from U.S Representatives and Senator
- Press Release from Senator Bingaman’s Office
- News Release from Senator Murray’s Office
- Summary of Doc Hastings’ involvement on the Park
Tennessee
- Cindy Kelly (Oak Ridger), “Manhattan Project Park would help U.S. Remember, Learn from History,” August 6, 2011.
- D-Ray Smith (Oak Ridger), “Oak Ridge Plant has Real Things for Manhattan Project Historical Park,” August 6, 2011.
- John Huotari (Oak Ridger), “Historians Elated Over Manhattan Project Park,” July 18, 2011.
- Frank Munger (Knoxville Sentinel), “Interior recommends Manhattan Project Historical Park, with sites at Hanford, Oak Ridge, Los Alamos,” July 13, 2011.
- John Huotari (Oak Ridger), “Manhattan Project Park Site in Oak Ridge?” July 13, 2011.
- Frank Munger (KnoxNews.com), “Oak Ridge’s Manhattan Project Site Gets Push for Park,” July 14, 2011.
New Mexico
- Los Alamos Monitor Staff, “Manhattan Project Park Under Consideration,” July 14, 2011.
- KOAT 7 Albuquerque Staff, “Salazar Recommends Manhattan Project National Park,” July 13, 2011.
Washington
- Seattle Times Staff, “Salazar Recommends Manhattan Project National Park,” July 13, 2011.
- Katie Riley (The Seattle Times), “Hanford’s B-Reactor a National Park?” July 14, 2011.
- Joel Connelly (Seattle Pi), “Hanford: A Hot New National Park,” July 13, 2011.
- Jeff Mayor (The News Tribune), “Murray Applauds Recommendation to Establish National Historical Park at Hanford’s B-Reactor,” July 14, 2011.
- Aaron Hilf (KNDO-KNDU), “Hanford’s B-Reactor May Get National Historic Park Designation,” July 13, 2011.
- Nuclear Street News Team, “Congressman Doc Hastings Statement on Recommendation for Preservation of Hanford’s B-Reactor,” July 14, 2011.
Other
- Kurt Repanshek (National Parks Traveler), “Interior Secretary Wants Congress to Designate A Manhattan Project National Historical Park,” July 17, 2011.
- Oregonian Editorial Board (Oregon Live), “Preserve Nuclear History,” July 21, 2011.