J. Robert Oppenheimer

optimistic views of the universe even as he endures the most implausible misfortunes, such as witnessing the execution of his teacher, Pangloss, or finding out that Bulgars attacked Castle Thunder-ten-Tronckh and killed his lover, Lady Cunégonde. J. Robert Oppenheimer reflects Candide’s steadfast belief in his mentor’s teachings, even when he meets thinkers who expose him to the dichotomous views that oppose Pangloss’s, in a quote which states: “The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds

¨I am become death, the destroyer of worlds.” These words were spoken by Robert Oppenheimer, one of the key members of the Manhattan Project. One of the biggest kept secrets and projects was authorized on December 28, 1942, the project was created to make America's first atomic bomb, it was code named ¨The Manhattan Project¨ (Gosling 36). Locations were picked with highest concern and security to assist with the security of the project. Also to assist was to make sure all staff was trustworthy and

that wasn't true. The Manhattan Project was based in Manhattan, New York. (NY times) The directors of the project were Robert Oppenheimer and General Leslie R. Groves. Oppenheimer threw himself into the project, while Groves took the job seemingly reluctantly. Many American scientists that worked on the project were refugees from fascist Europe. (Britannica) Oppenheimer also brought in some of the best European scientists, that weren't working for Nazi Germany, to work on the project. (NY

“Now, I am become death the destroyer of worlds”(Oppenheimer, J. Robert, July 16, 1945). Robert Oppenheimer said this famous quote after the successful atomic bomb testing in New Mexico as part as the Manhattan project on July 16, 1945. That day marked a very important day in history that led to the end of the war with Japan. This was nearly an idea when Einstein came up with the theory of E=MC². Then, as the war progressed, the idea became more and more of a reality. As it did, the Germans pushed

The American political system is based on democratic principles that use the voice of the people to decide what policies it will and will not act. Except our government is not a direct democracy instead it is a republic which means that the people vote on representative who they feel best represent their best interest to go and speak on their behalf at the capital. The problem that can arise when you are using this system is that sometimes the people we put in charge go against what the general population

On August 6, 1945 the United States dropped the first atomic bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. This was an extremely controversial military strategy in the United States. Was the United States justified in the dropping of the atomic bomb? The U.S. feared the rise of communism and gave aid to any country against it. The U.S. also fought countries threatening the spread communism. One of these countries was Japan. We began a harsh and brutal war against Japan and against communism. This

Ethan Hasert English Comp. Per. 4 Atomic Bomb Oppenheimer once said: "Now I am become Death, the Destroyer of Worlds" (recited from the Bhagavad-Gita). That was the day of Trinity, the first test of an atomic bomb's raw, awesome power. It was the beginning of a deadly technology that is ever evolving to reach more dangerous heights: atomic and nuclear weapons. These weapons have only been fired twice, and yet the entire world is on edge when a country threatens to use them. The Atomic bomb was created

Frankenstein, in which, the inventor, Victor Frankenstein attempts to defy the natural laws of life and death without first considering the consequences. This phenomenon is not just present in works of fiction. The man who designed the atom bomb, J. Robert Oppenheimer, said to the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission,

Race for Nuclear Arms and Power Harry Truman (1884-1972) was the most influential person in the race for the super bomb. As President Roosevelt’s Vice President, he knew nothing about the development of the atomic bomb. But within months of assuming the office of President of the United States on April 12, 1945, he became the first and only American leader to authorize the use of atomic weapons against an enemy target. Truman’s era only marked the beginning of the race for nuclear weapons. The

July 16, 1945 is date of the first atomic bomb detonated in New Mexico. J. Robert Oppenheimer, known as the father of the atomic bomb, quoted from the Bhagavad Gita after the first detonation of the atomic bomb, “I am become death, destroyer of worlds.” Knowing the destructive capabilities of the atomic bomb, Oppenheimer regretted making the bomb, which was later used to end World War II with Japan. Despite knowing the devastating effects the atomic bomb can do, President Harry S. Truman decided