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Manhattan Project Overview
- The Manhattan Project was a massive undertaking driven by fear of a Nazi atomic bomb.
- It aimed to create the first atomic bomb, resulting in significant human suffering.
Motivation for the Bomb
- The development of the atomic bomb was primarily driven by fear of a Nazi victory, not a Japanese threat.
- The Allies believed it was morally necessary to prevent Nazi acquisition of this weapon.
Secrecy and Conspiracy
- The Manhattan Project's secrecy fuels conspiracy theories by suggesting any secret can be kept.
- The project was massive, involving multiple locations and thousands of people unaware of its true purpose.