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 Discussing the book "The People Rising: The Campaign against the Bork Nomination" with Mike Pertschuk Feb. 17, 1997 Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression"; chapter 6 1971 Dick Simpson discusses his book, Strategies for Change: How to Make the American Political Dream Work" Sep. 27, 1976 Daniel Jonah Goldhagen discusses his book "Hitler's Willing Executioners" Apr. 30, 1997 On Location in South Africa, Studs speaks with two university students about race relations. Also speaking with members of African Music and Drama Association about upcoming performances ; part 1 1963 Interview with Norma Aleandro and Oscar Kramer Nov. 12, 1985
