manhattan project
- n a former United States executive agency that was responsible for developing atomic bombs during World War II
- n code name for the secret United States project set up in 1942 to develop atomic bombs for use in World War II
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- Oak Ridge Manhattan Project bill moves ahead
The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday approved a bill, which would establish a national park commemorating the Manhattan Project of World War II in Oak Ridge and two other sites.
June 18, 2013 - The Oak Ridger - Commentary: National park would illuminate Manhattan Project
The Manhattan Project, the secret research mission to develop an atomic weapon ahead of Germany and bring an end to World War II, was one of the 20th century’s most ambitious feats of science and engineering. And one of its darkest moments.
June 18, 2013 - Santa Fe New Mexican - San Francisco’s Best Atomic Eats
Author Denise Kiernan dove headlong into the lives and formerly classified documents of the Manhattan Project for her latest book, the New York Times Bestseller, The Girls of Atomic City. Check out her best San Francisco spots for an "atomic" bite.
June 17, 2013 - CBS San Francisco