City Behind Fence: Oak Ridge, Tennessee, 1942-1946

by Charles W. Johnson, Charles O. Jackson (Contribution by)

Overview

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, was created by the U.S. government during World War II to aid in the construction of the first atomic bomb. Drawing on oral history and previously classified material, this book portrays the patterns of daily life in this unique setting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781572339019
Publisher:	University of Tennessee Press
Publication date:	03/27/1981
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	272
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

At the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Charles W. Johnson was an associate professor of history and Charles O. Jackson was an associate dean, College of Liberal Arts, and professor of history.