The Oppenheimer Hearing
by Major, John
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New York, NY: Stein & Day, 1971. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Historic trials series. 336 pages. Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer directed the building of the atom bomb and soon after became the US government's top adviser on nuclear policy. Yet in 1953, he was suspended as a security risk by President Eisenhower, being charged with close association with the communists and obstructing the development of the hydrogen bomb. In examining the case and its background, Atom Bomb Advisor's investigation, Illustrated with numerous b/w photos. Dust jacket has 3 of the 4 outside corner tips, top of spine and top edge of front cover slightly rubbed..
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- The Oppenheimer Hearing
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- Major, John
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- Hardcover
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- New York, NY: Stein & Day, 1971
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- UNITED STATES HISTORY OPPENHEIMER, J. R. PHYSICISTS NUCLEAR WEAPONS MANHATTEN PROJECT ATOMIC BOMB COLD WAR TRUE CRIME 0812813952 AMERICAN
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