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100 1 _aWhite Sands Missile Range. Public Affairs Office
_q(N.M.)
245 1 0 _aTrinity Site: 1945-1995. :
_bA National Historic Landmark, White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-09-14
508 _aProduced by Gregory Walker. HTML version by Al Haines.
520 _a"Trinity Site: 1945-1995" by White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Office is a historical account that documents the significance of the Trinity Site, where the first atomic bomb was detonated in 1945. Written during the late 20th century, this publication provides insights into the events surrounding the Manhattan Project and the subsequent developments at the White Sands Missile Range. It serves as a reflection on the impact of nuclear technology on human history and the environment, particularly focusing on the site itself and its designation as a National Historic Landmark. The book details the origins of the atomic bomb, starting with the Manhattan Project, and goes on to describe the scientific and logistical preparations for the Trinity test. It chronicles significant milestones, including the construction of the bomb, the assembly process at the McDonald ranch house, and the actual test, which took place on July 16, 1945. Through a combination of factual reporting and firsthand accounts, the narrative highlights the awe-inspiring yet terrifying moment of the explosion, the immediate aftermath, and the long-term implications of nuclear weaponry. It not only provides technical details but also offers a human perspective, recounting the experiences of those involved in the historic event. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aManhattan Project (U.S.)
653 _aAtomic bomb -- New Mexico -- Los Alamos -- Testing -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/278
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