The Manhattan Project: Vast Scale and Secrecy

This chapter provides a detailed description of the Manhattan Project, highlighting its vast scale and secrecy. It explains how the project had its own infrastructure, including personnel, air force, factories, and laws. The chapter also discusses the compartmentalization of the project and how only a select few had full knowledge of its operations. It further reveals how the funding for the project was concealed through various budget line items and caught the attention of Senator Harry Truman. The chapter concludes by discussing the long-lasting impact of the Manhattan Project in establishing institutional secrecy and the significant amount of annual black budget spending.

Transcript

Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app