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    The document summarizes the history of the atomic age, including the discovery of nuclear fission, the Manhattan Project that developed the first atomic bombs during World War II, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the subsequent nuclear arms race and Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. Key events discussed include the first nuclear chain reaction, the Trinity nuclear test, and the development of the hydrogen bomb. The site provides detailed information on these major developments in nuclear technology and their impact.

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    The document summarizes the history of the atomic age, including the discovery of nuclear fission, the Manhattan Project that developed the first atomic bombs during World War II, the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the subsequent nuclear arms race and Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union. Key events discussed include the first nuclear chain reaction, the Trinity nuclear test, and the development of the hydrogen bomb. The site provides detailed information on these major developments in nuclear technology and their impact.

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    16/01/2024, 09:57 History of the Atomic Age

    History
    A comprehensive section chronicling the discovery of nuclear fission, the race for the atomic bomb, the development of the hydrogen
    bomb and the ensuing Cold War and beyond.

    The First Pile


    The saga of man’s first controlled, self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction.

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    The Manhattan Project


    “The Manhattan Project: Making the Atomic Bomb” is a history of the American atomic bomb program during World War II.

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    The Trinity Test


    On July 16, 1945 the world changed with the explosion of the first atomic bomb that took place at Trinity Site.

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    Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima


    At 8:15 on August 6, 1945, the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Almost the entire city was devastated in that
    single moment.

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    Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki


    At 11:02 a.m. on August 9, 1945, the explosion of a second atomic bomb devastated the city of Nagasaki.

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    Race for the Hydrogen Bomb


    As the American and Soviet nuclear programs took root and grew, and the race for the hydrogen bomb was soon on.

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    Cuban Missile Crisis


    Learn about the 13-day political and military standoff in October 1962 over the installation of nuclear-armed Soviet missiles on
    Cuba

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    Cold War: A Brief History


    Explore the critical events of the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.

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    The British Mission


    How a small group of British scientists aided in the development of the first atomic bomb.

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    Manhattan Project Signature Facilities


    Information on the Department of Energy’s Manhattan Project “Signature Facilities”.

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