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World War II Narrative: The Manhattan Project

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World War II Narrative It was typical for me. Waking up and hearing the loud ringing of my alarm clock at 6 in the morning. I walk down stairs and eat the breakfast I eat everyday a breakfast sandwich and a cup of coffee no sugar or cream. After that I got in my car and drive to the laboratory. Once I got into the lab I grabed my coat and walk to my desk. As i walk to my desk I see Robert Oppenheimer the director of the Manhattan Project. The Manhattan Project is a secret project to create the first ever atomic bomb. The united kingdom and Canada also helped in the Manhattan project. Once I got to my desk I heard lots talking. I wondered what it was about but the about 15 seconds later I heard the intercom go on it said the Manhattan Project
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