Instructional Video5:32
Science ABC

How Robert J. Oppenheimer became the ‘Father of the Atomic Bomb’

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Robert J. Oppenheimer, born on April 22, 1904, is known as the father of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer was awarded a PhD in theoretical physics and was interested in the emerging field of quantum physics. As a scientist at the University...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

051 Truman and the Atomic Bomb - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
The use of atomic weapons forced the Japanese to surrender. Many argue that the bombings were unnecessary, stating that more conventional methods may have been as effective. Casualty estimates for an invasion of mainland Japan were in...
Instructional Video5:38
Curated Video

How Robert J. Oppenheimer became the ‘Father of the Atomic Bomb’

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Robert J. Oppenheimer, born on April 22, 1904, is known as the father of the atomic bomb. Oppenheimer was awarded a PhD in theoretical physics and was interested in the emerging field of quantum physics. As a scientist at the University...
Instructional Video1:00
One Minute History

President Truman and the Decision to Drop the Atomic Bomb - World War II - One Minute History

12th - Higher Ed
The history behind President Truman and his decision to use atomic weapons at the end of World War II