Oregon State University
Oregon State University: Speculative Writing in the Atomic Era
Online exhibit on the nuclear age, this section features book titles written about nuclear technology and society during the Atomic Era.
Oregon State University
Oregon State: Nuclear Engineering: Building the Atomic Era
Oregon State University Library online exhibit of Nuclear History in America features books on Nuclear Engineering and building the Atomic Era.
US Army Center
U.s. Army Center of Military History: The Decision to Use the Atomic Bomb
In-depth analysis of the decision to create and drop the atomic bomb on Japan during World War II. Includes details on the Interim Committee.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
J. Robert Oppenheimer is credited with the creation of the atomic bomb. But, "The country asked him to do something and he did it brilliantly, and they repaid him for the tremendous job he did by breaking him." This documentary traces...
National Health Museum
Access Excellence: The Discovery of Radioactivity: Dawn of the Nuclear Age
This article discusses the historical discoveries of the atom and radioactivity. Includes links to biographies of famous people.
Other
Aip: Einstein Image and Impact
A major exhibition that presents nine sections of in-depth information on aspects of Einstein's life.
Ohio State University
Osu History Teaching Institute: The Manhattan Project
Students will discuss the role of technology of the atomic bomb and explore the destruction of Nagasaki and Hiroshima during WWII. Students will then outline some of the social and political changes that resulted from the Manhattan Project.
Other
Nuclearfiles.org: Who Built the H Bomb? Debate Revives
This article from "The New York Times" at Nuclearfiles.org recounts the ongoing debate about the first hydrgen bomb and who truly should be credited with its development.