1942 ⟶ Manhattan Project Launched
The Manhattan Project is started, the beginning of a scienti...
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1941
1942
☢️ President Roosevelt Authorizes Funds for Manhattan Project
President Roosevelt authorizes $6,000 For Executive Order 8807 (Manhattan Project-Nuclear Weapons).⟶
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⚛️ Manhattan Project Launched
The Manhattan Project is started, the beginning of a scientific approach to nuclear weapons in the US, building on research work done in the UK.⟶
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⚛️ Manhattan Project Officially Begins
Manhattan Engineering District is formally created, full-effort development of the atomic bomb and production of nuclear fuels is begun.⟶
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