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 "Professors, Politics, and Pop" with the author, historian Jon Wiener Nov. 18, 1991 Discussing the book "Keeping in Touch" with author and columnist Ellen Goodman Jun. 20, 1988 Martin Bernal discusses Chinese politics and history Neil and Susan Sheehan discuss journalism Jun. 9, 1972 Discussing the documentary film "Shoah," with the director Claude Lanzmann Jan. 9, 1986 Studs Terkel discusses and comments the musical "The Cradle Will Rock" Jan. 28, 1992
