Longing for the Bomb

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The narrative explores the unique history of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the first atomic city established during the Manhattan Project. Hidden away in Appalachia, its workers contributed to the war effort without fully grasping the implications of their labor. The book chronicles the evolution of this city through the Atomic Age, highlighting its transformation from a wartime hub to a symbol of atomic optimism, and later, the tensions of the Cold War. This journey offers insight into America's intricate relationship with nuclear power, reflecting both its allure and its anxieties.