State Historical Society of Iowa

"Atomic Bomb Opens New Era in Scientific History" Newspaper Article, August 7, 1945

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Newspaper article that appeared in the Ames Tribune which “unveiled” Iowa’s role in the development of the atomic bomb.
Courtesy of The Ames Tribune, "Atomic Bomb Opens New Era in Scientific History," Ames Daily Tribune, 7 August 1945

Description

This newspaper article appeared in the Ames Daily Tribune, and it "unveiled" that Iowa played a pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb. 

Transcribed Excerpt from "Atomic Bomb Opens New Era in Scientific History"

Printable Excerpt of "Atomic Bomb Opens New Era in Scientific History"

Source-Dependent Questions

  • How did Dr. Spedding describe the atomic bomb and its future?
  • Why were deferments "difficult" for draft boards to issue on this project?
  • What role did Iowa State University play in the development of the atomic bomb?

Citation Information

"Atomic Bomb Opens New Era in Scientific History," The Ames Daily Tribune, 7 August 1945. Courtesy of The Ames Tribune