Oak Ridge: The Secret City's Role in the Manhattan Project
From Own the Road with Kelli and Bob by Kelli & Bob Phillips
June 1, 2026 · 43 min · Season 2 · Episode 52
About this episode
This episode explores the significance of Oak Ridge, TN, in the Manhattan Project and its historical impact.
Discover Oak Ridge, TN—the "Secret City" that changed the world. Explore the Manhattan Project’s legacy, the race for the atomic bomb, and why this hidden Tennessee valley was America's best-kept military secret.
People in this episode
Hosts: Kelli Phillips, Bob Phillips
Topics covered
- Oak Ridge
- Manhattan Project
- atomic bomb
- military history
- secret cities
Keywords
- Oak Ridge
- Manhattan Project
- atomic bomb
- military secret
- Tennessee
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Oak Ridge, TN, Tennessee, America
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