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The Shadowy Story of Oppenheimer and Congress

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Covert Funding of the Manhattan Project

This chapter reveals the secretive financing methods used to support the Manhattan Project during WWII, including misallocated funds and discreet meetings with lawmakers. It highlights the tension between national security and press freedom, showcasing how critical information was carefully concealed from public scrutiny amidst urgent wartime pressures.

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