American History Tellers The Manhattan Project | 'Oppenheimer' with Kai Bird | 4
Jan 31, 2024
Kai Bird, Pulitzer prize-winning biographer, joins to examine J. Robert Oppenheimer's life and fall from grace. They discuss his opposition to the Hydrogen Bomb, enemies undermining his influence, and the questioning of his security clearance. The episode explores the extreme measures taken to keep the Manhattan Project secret, the process of adapting the book 'American Prometheus' into the film 'Oppenheimer', and efforts to restore Oppenheimer's reputation after the 1954 security hearing verdict.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Oppenheimer's Opposition and Controversy
04:16 • 2min
The Early Life and Interests of Robert Oppenheimer
06:38 • 11min
Keeping the Manhattan Project Secret
17:51 • 2min
From Book to Film: The Making of 'Oppenheimer'
20:08 • 5min
Oppenheimer's Emotional Journey: From Success to Deep Depression
25:32 • 5min
Rehabilitating Oppenheimer's Reputation
30:55 • 9min
The Manhattan Project and Teaser for the Next Season
39:48 • 3min