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The narrative delves into the security failures of the Manhattan Project, particularly at its Los Alamos site, revealing how several Communist spies infiltrated this supposedly secure facility. Historian Richard Melzer utilizes interviews, memoirs, and declassified documents to illustrate how these spies obtained clearances and accessed classified information, ultimately sharing atomic secrets with the Soviet Union during WWII. This exploration not only uncovers historical vulnerabilities but also offers insights relevant to contemporary security challenges faced by the U.S.