Atomic Bomb Timline

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  • Heavy Hydrogen

    Heavy Hydrogen or deuterium is discovered by Harold C. Urey.
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  • Splitting Atoms

    The atom is split by John Crockcroft and E.T.S. Walton of Great Britain thereby proving Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

  • Chain Reaction

    Hungarian physicist Leo Szilard realizes the possibility of the nuclear chain reaction.

  • Nuclear Fission

    The first nuclear fission is achieved by Enrico Fermi of Italy.
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  • Bombs?

    Robert Oppenheimer realizes the military possibilities of nuclear fission.

  • Dear FDR,

    Albert Einstein writes to President Franklin Roosevelt concerning the use of uranium as a new source of energy leading to the formation of the Committee on Uranium.

  • Lets Go Again

    WWII begins

  • Secretive Stuff

    FDR authorizes the Manhattan Engineering District for the purpose of creating an atomic bomb. This would later be called the 'Manhattan Project'

  • Targeting

    Japan becomes the primary target for any future atomic bomb according to the Military Policy Committee of the Manhattan Project

  • Death of a Hero

    Franklin Roosevelt dies. Harry Truman is named the 33rd President of the US.

  • Coming to an End

    War ends in Europe

  • Dont Play With Fire

    Leo Szilard attempts to warn President Truman in person concerning the dangers of atomic weapons.

  • Peace Through Strength

    American intelligence discovers the only obstacle to peace with Japan is 'unconditional surrender'.

  • Fire Away

    President Truman orders atomic bombs to be used.

  • End Game

    Japan announces its formal surrender.