Oppenheimer's involvement in the Manhattan Project brought him both fame and notoriety from "summary" of American Prometheus by Kai Bird,Martin J. Sherwin
Oppenheimer's central role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II catapulted him to international fame. As the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, he oversaw the research and development efforts that ultimately led to the creation of the most destructive weapon known to humanity. His brilliance and leadership were instrumental in the successful completion of this monumental task, and he was hailed as a hero for his contributions to the war effort. However, Oppenheimer's association with the Manhattan Project also brought him significant notoriety. The destructive power of the atomic bomb raised moral and ethical questions that haunted Oppenheimer in the years following the war. As the true devastation of the bomb became known, many began to question the wisdom of its use and the morality of those who had created it. Oppenheimer, as the public face of the project, became a lightning rod for these c...
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