I recently visited the statues of General Groves and J. Robert Oppenheimer in Los Alamos, and they were a fascinating sight. The statues do a great job of capturing the essence of these two important figures in the Manhattan Project. The attention to detail is remarkable, and the peaceful location offers a great spot for reflection on their historical impact. It’s a meaningful and thought-provoking stop for anyone interested in the history of science and the role of Los Alamos. Definitely...
Read moreAdmittedly, this is a statue. However, the importance of what happened here in this small town cannot be overstated.
To quote Oppenheimer, upon his return to Los Alamos: "If atomic bombs are to be added to the arsenals of a warring world … then the time will come when mankind will curse the name of Los Alamos and Hiroshima. The peoples of this world must unite, or they will perish … By our works we are committed to a world united, before this common peril, in law and...
Read moreNot sure if these are life size, but they're pretty close. You can purchase a smaller scale version of each in the Los Alamos History Museum for $5K, which goes to...
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