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Please post the documentary of the Hotel.

Would love to see all the slides

Oppenheimer was a poster boy of the nuclear program of the United States jump-started in about 1942. Suddenly President Roosevelt was interested. A car with a dead battery can be jump started with the good battery of another car with a jumper cable. The American atom bomb program was jump started in about 1942 when two academic scientists from a country near Holland (The duo could from any country in the area) went to Washington DC in about 1942 from across the Atlantic Ocean and showed up at the White House along with about 50 papers of the Soviet atom bomb. Suddenly the President was interested. He never showed the design papers and air blast calculations of the Soviet atom to the office staff. Vice president Truman just heard that two men had brought design papers of a destructive bomb designed by the Soviet scientists, sent to the White House by dissident scientists in the Soviet Union with the help of the courier duo. He was not informed till the day after President Roosevelt died that the President had secretly hired a team of U. S born scientists in 1942 to re design and to re build the Soviet atom bomb based on soviet design papers of their atom bomb of 1942. The Soviet atom bomb was designed by a Soviet team led by Egor Kurchatov between 1936 and 1942. During a visit to the White House in about 1942, Robert Oppenheimer said he needed 3 months notice in early 1942 approximately. The White House official along with the President wanted Oppenheimer to quit his job and to enlist himself in the re-design and re-manufacture of the Soviet atom bomb designed by the Soviet team of dissident nuclear scientists within the Soviet Union. President Roosevelt asked the two academic scientists in about 1942 why there so many papers on nuclear air blast calculations in the smuggled papers on the Soviet atom bomb. the bundle had about 50 pages approximately. The two visiting academic scientists rightly guessed that these air blast calculations were a delaying tactics by the dissident scientists of the Soviet Union to delay the manufacture of he Soviet atom bomb. which made up to 70 percent of the papers handed over to the white House. The Soviet papers of the atom bomb also had a warning note that if Hitler had an atom bomb, that Hitler would surely nuke London or Moscow or Leningrad (Saint Petersburg). President Roosevelt made it very clear that he wants an American with a German last name to be the poster boy of the nuclear program of the US. Kurchatov himself was a dissident scientist. Egor looked more like a beach boy surfing a surf board in a beach anywhere in the USA, as a young man. Egor as a young man also looked like a slim fraternity boy in any college in the US. Average fraternity man in any college across the US used to be fat. About a decade or two ago, college fraternities in the US made it a requirement that all new fraternity members be slim or muscular and not fat any more. Later, Egor also started looking like a mad scientist as he aged. Oppenheimer was hesitant to join the nuclear program, as he someone told him as a child that he had a German last name. *** In 1942, two theoretical physics from a country near Holland or Denmark showed up at the White House along with detailed blueprints of the Soviet atom bomb along with air blast calculations. President Roosevelt was suddenly highly interested. Two academic scientists from Holland or some other small country near Holland or Denmark visited the White House along with blueprints of the Soviet atom bomb, and offered to become project managers of the American nuclear program. President Roosevelt told Oppenheimer that he needed an American with a German last name as the project manager. Why? If Berlin is nukes, then he can say that a German American had nuked Berlin. If the President finds out that Hitler may use the atom bomb against the US, then President Roosevelt may be obliged to order the use of atom bombs against Berlin. So President Roosevelt wanted a scientist with a German last name to lead the American nuclear program.

Bot or Boat in the pronunciation of the "O" in Oppenheimer ?? (IPA) OP-ən-hy-mər en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Pronunciation_respelling_key It's O as in Bot, and not O as in boat.

Never seen a lecturer post a bodyguard at his podium.

who is he ?

Lemme not waste time here, salute! SHALEM!

Einstein came up with the formula for the bomb. I learned that in Radiology class. Oppenheimer carried out the mission.

How can one watch the documentary/ mini-series or other videos that portray the cruel tests/ tribulations in the life of Dr. Robert Oppenheimer without getting a little "Emotional"???? Nothing much has changed even now, and the answer to the powerful players is not "showing them the other cheek". The righteous stand taken by the Dr. Opp is still the answer. Straight forward answers straight from the heart, not prepared and practiced, not neat or tidily arranged, but factual. Though naive, and any Strauss can use it against you, history captures them and highlights the events and the personalities.

No he wasn’t

Why no other person is capable of eliminating atom bombs from last 80 years?

He was temporarily useful - but was already doomed because he loved communists, even if he himself didn't love "communism".

It is a pitty, the topic of the talks are almost never mentioned in the titel. people could find it easy and more often

It was a different time, it was the war, we all bear the mark of Cain.

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I wonder he saw how people in Hiroshima/Nagasaki burned to death screaming. God Bless America

The KGB did not exist until 1953. It would have been the NKVD that was spying on the Manhattan Project. Using the wrong name for the organization casts doubt on the expertise of the person speaking.

Einstein called Oppenheimer a Na'ar, Yiddish for "Naive in the area of other peoples' motives and behaviors". Actually it is Hebrew for youth.. His understanding of the machinations of those out to destroy him never grew up.

The communists are alive and well in America today. Joe McCarthy wasn’t given a chance to out all the commies because he was shut-down by the leftists.

This is communist propaganda. However...blag blah

Certainly! J. Robert Oppenheimer's life was marked by several controversies, which contributed to his eventual downfall. Here are some of the key controversies associated with him: 1. Political Associations: Oppenheimer's early political affiliations and associations with left-wing organizations during his youth attracted suspicion and scrutiny during the McCarthy era. He had connections with communist sympathizers and was associated with various left-leaning groups. These associations raised concerns about his loyalty and potential security risks, leading to investigations into his background. 2. Loyalty Concerns: Oppenheimer's vocal opposition to the use of nuclear weapons after World War II, combined with his past political associations, raised doubts about his loyalty to the United States. During the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) hearings in 1954, he faced accusations of being a security risk and having communist sympathies. This ultimately led to the revocation of his security clearance. 3. The Oppenheimer Security Hearing: The security hearing conducted by the AEC in 1954 was a highly controversial event that dealt a significant blow to Oppenheimer's career. The hearing aimed to determine whether Oppenheimer's security clearance should be renewed. The proceedings were characterized by tense interrogations and testimonies from various individuals, including fellow scientists and colleagues. Oppenheimer's loyalty, political beliefs, and judgment were scrutinized, and the hearing resulted in the revocation of his security clearance. 4. Ethical Responsibility: Oppenheimer faced criticism for his role in the development of the atomic bomb. Some argued that he should have exercised greater moral and ethical judgment, considering the catastrophic consequences of the weapon. Oppenheimer's own conflicted views on the use and proliferation of nuclear weapons, combined with his involvement in their creation, added to the controversy surrounding his legacy. 5. Postwar Activism: Following his security clearance revocation, Oppenheimer became involved in various activist and political endeavors. He publicly advocated for nuclear arms control, disarmament, and international control of atomic energy. These activities further fueled controversy and polarized opinions about his intentions and loyalties. It is important to note that the controversies surrounding Oppenheimer were deeply entwined with the political climate of the time and the broader context of the Cold War. These events reflect the heightened tensions, suspicions, and ideological conflicts prevalent during the McCarthy era and the Second Red Scare. Oppenheimer's legacy remains a subject of ongoing debate, as different perspectives continue to shape the narrative surrounding his life and contributions.

Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, and fellow history enthusiasts, welcome to today's docent talk titled "Oppenheimer: The Father of the Bomb | Rise and Fall." Today, we delve into the complex life and contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a man who played a pivotal role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. This talk aims to explore the fascinating story of Oppenheimer's rise to scientific prominence, his instrumental role in the Manhattan Project, and the subsequent controversies that marked his downfall. J. Robert Oppenheimer was born on April 22, 1904, in New York City. From an early age, he exhibited exceptional intellect and academic prowess, earning degrees in physics and chemistry from Harvard University and later completing his Ph.D. at the University of Göttingen in Germany. Returning to the United States, Oppenheimer began his career as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, where his research focused on quantum mechanics and theoretical physics. It was during the tumultuous years of World War II that Oppenheimer's life took a dramatic turn. In 1942, he was appointed as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project, a top-secret government initiative aimed at developing an atomic bomb. Oppenheimer's leadership and brilliance brought together some of the brightest scientific minds of the time, including Enrico Fermi, Hans Bethe, and Richard Feynman. Under Oppenheimer's guidance, the team made significant strides, culminating in the successful test of the first atomic bomb, codenamed "Trinity," on July 16, 1945, in New Mexico. This achievement forever changed the course of history, as it marked the birth of nuclear weapons and introduced a new era of warfare and global politics. However, Oppenheimer's involvement in the Manhattan Project would ultimately become a double-edged sword. With the end of World War II, the destructive power of the atomic bomb and its potential consequences became evident. Oppenheimer, having witnessed the devastation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, began expressing concerns about the future of nuclear weapons. He became an advocate for international control and restrictions on nuclear weapons development. Oppenheimer's stance and his alleged association with left-wing political movements during his youth attracted the attention of government authorities, particularly during the McCarthy era and the Second Red Scare. In 1954, his security clearance was revoked after a highly controversial hearing, where his loyalty and integrity were questioned. This event marked the tragic downfall of a man once hailed as the father of the atomic bomb. Despite his professional and personal struggles, Oppenheimer continued to contribute to academia and scientific research. He resumed his teaching career at the University of California, Berkeley, and later at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton. His work in theoretical physics continued to shape the field, earning him numerous awards and recognition. Today, J. Robert Oppenheimer's legacy remains a subject of intense debate. Some view him as a brilliant scientist who reluctantly ushered in the atomic age, while others question his ethical choices and the devastating consequences of his creation. Regardless of one's perspective, Oppenheimer's story serves as a cautionary tale about the immense responsibility of scientists and the delicate balance between scientific progress and its potential consequences. As we reflect upon the life and contributions of J. Robert Oppenheimer, let us remember the moral dilemmas he faced and the complex legacy he left behind. Thank you for joining me on this journey through the rise and fall of the man known as the father of the atomic bomb.

His been did it the best for human distruction.Exelent example for humanity.Whos next???

old rich white talking about how much damage we(im white but not rich(which is the worst kinda whites)) did to the earth and the people in it.

I ❤️ this hotel.

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What an interesting, informative talk!!

A bunch of bums.

1920 is very young by European standards but this hotel is truly beautiful.

I'm going to complain about this: Ms. Promonis is impressive for her spirit and ability to offer this talk because of her age (born before WWII). She covers a wonderful array of historical information for the past of Santa Fe. However, my complaint has to do with her evident lack of interest in using proper pronunciation of all of the many places & features found in the history of Santa Fe. If she grew up in Santa Fe, it seems that she might have learned to roll her "r's" and other proper letter pronunciations.

What a charming and heartfelt narrative. Like Sam & Ethel, Jenny & her family have an extraordinary connection with this property.

So, we HAD to go with the "Super", to beat the Russians. Edward Teller was correct.

This is absolutely wonderful. Oral history at its best.