00 / 00 Fred Freed discusses the atom bomb DURATION: 00:40:53 Synopsis Author Fred Freed discusses the history of the atom bomb, its impact on the world, and the scientists involved in its making. He also touches on Japan during World War II and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Details Duration 40 minutes, 53 seconds Topics American History & Politics Race Relations World War II World History & Politics People Authors, Writers Tags WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes Radio programs Freed, Fred Freed, Fred--Interviews Freed, Fred-Interviewee Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagaski World War II--Japan Atomic bomb--History. Oppenheimer, J. Robert, 1904-1967 Szilard, Leo, 1898-1964 Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969 Related Programs Paul Boyer discusses his book "By the Bomb's Early Light" Jan. 9, 1986 Discussing the book "Molly Ivins Can't Say That, Can She?" with journalist and author Molly Ivins Oct. 25, 1991 Interview with Oscar Brown Jr. ; part 1 Jun. 26, 1962 Discussing the book "Son of the Revolution" with authors Heng Liang and Judith Shapiro Apr. 24, 1984 David Scherman discusses “The Best of Life,” a book he edited Oct. 12, 1973 Dick Gregory discusses his book "Dick Gregory's Natural Diet for Folks Who Eat: Cookin' With Mother Nature" May. 30, 1973
