Books about Olympic rowers and J. Robert Oppenheimer re-examine American history
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Reminiscing about the past and a book launch event
Joe and Roger recall their past while discussing the book launch event in Seattle, attended by relatives of the Olympic quest boys, who have been waiting for their story to be told for 75 years. The chapter also mentions 'The Boys and the Boat' book and author Daniel James Brown, as well as J. Robert Oppenheimer's struggle with creating a weapon of mass destruction.
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