Vannevar Bush backs the bomb

Journal Article · Mon Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 1992 · Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00963402.1992.11460137· OSTI ID:6944856

Zachary, G P

This article deals with Vannevar Bush's role in controlling America's secret research on the atomic bomb from 1939 to 1942, concentrating on administrative/political/military aspects. This is one of a series of articles in this magazine commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first controlled chain reaction.

• OSTI ID: 6944856
• Journal Information: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States), Journal Name: Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists; (United States) Vol. 48:10; ISSN BASIAP; ISSN 0096-5243
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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