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White Sands Missile Range (N.M.). Public Affairs Office |
| Title |
Trinity Site: 1945-1995.
A National Historic Landmark, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Gregory Walker. HTML version by Al Haines.
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| Summary |
"Trinity Site: 1945-1995" by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office is a historical account that documents the significance of the Trinity Site, where the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945. Written during the late 20th century, this publication provides insights into the events surrounding the Manhattan Project and the subsequent developments at the White Sands Missile Range. It serves as a reflection on the impact of nuclear technology on human history and the environment, particularly focusing on the site itself and its designation as a National Historic Landmark. The book details the origins of the atomic bomb, starting with the Manhattan Project, and goes on to describe the scientific and logistical preparations for the Trinity test. It chronicles significant milestones, including the construction of the bomb, the assembly process at the McDonald ranch house, and the actual test, which took place on July 16, 1945. Through a combination of factual reporting and firsthand accounts, the narrative highlights the awe-inspiring yet terrifying moment of the explosion, the immediate aftermath, and the long-term implications of nuclear weaponry. It not only provides technical details but also offers a human perspective, recounting the experiences of those involved in the historic event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
QC: Science: Physics
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| LoC Class |
U: Military science
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| LoC Class |
D731: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War II (1939-1945)
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| Subject |
Manhattan Project (U.S.)
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| Subject |
Atomic bomb -- New Mexico -- Los Alamos -- Testing -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
278 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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