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Tuxedo Park

A Wall Street Tycoon and the Secret Palace of Science That Changed the Course of World War II

Book • 2002

This book tells the story of Alfred Loomis, a financier who brought together some of the most visionary scientists of the 20th century at his laboratory in Tuxedo Park, New York.

Together, they contributed significantly to the development of radar and the atomic bomb, changing the course of World War II. The book explores Loomis' life, his scientific contributions, and his influence on the war effort.

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