The Szilard Anti-Nuke Petition (1945)

Published: July 20, 2023, 5:23 p.m.

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It\\u2019s July 20th. This day in 1945, a petition signed by 70 scientists working on the development of nuclear weapons is circulating in Washington \\u2014 a petition arguing against the plans to drop weapons on Japan.

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the Szilard Petition, how it reflected the deep moral wrestling taking place among the scientific community, and why it ultimately did not make it to President Truman\\u2019s desk.

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