Julius Robert Oppenheimer
Julius Robert Oppenheimer was an American theoretical physicist, best known for his role as the scientific director of the Manhattan Project during World War II, which led to the development of the first nuclear weapons. His work earned him the title 'father of the atomic bomb.' Oppenheimer's complex legacy includes his moral reflections on the use of atomic bombs, particularly after witnessing the devastation they caused in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. He famously quoted the Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita, saying, 'Now I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds,' reflecting his inner turmoil about the consequences of his scientific achievements.
Born on Apr 22, 1904 (121 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Liechtenstein | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,137 | 32 | $6,900 | 6$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,137 | 32 | $6,900 | 6$ |
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Liechtenstein:
Julius Robert Oppenheimer is known as the 'father of the atomic bomb' for his role in leading the Manhattan Project during World War II.
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Romania:
Julius Robert Oppenheimer is often referred to as the 'father of the atomic bomb'.
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Venezuela:
Julius Robert Oppenheimer expressed his transformation into the 'destroyer of worlds' after the atomic bomb detonation.
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