
Leslie R. Groves
Leslie Richard Groves was a United States Army Corps of Engineers officer who is best known for his role as the director of the Manhattan Project during World War II. He was instrumental in overseeing the development of the atomic bomb, managing critical resources and personnel, and ensuring the project's success. Groves' leadership was pivotal in the construction of the facilities needed for bomb production, and his decisions played a crucial role in the ethical and moral implications of nuclear warfare.
Born on Aug 17, 1896 (128 years old)
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Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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Guatemala | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 12,992 | $82,000 | 59$ |
Totals | 1 | 17,915,568 | 12,992 | $82,000 | 59$ |
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General Leslie R. Groves led the Manhattan Project and appointed J. Robert Oppenheimer as scientific director.
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