"I do not believe that civilization will be wiped out in a war fought with the atomic bomb. Perhaps two-thirds of the people of the earth will be killed."
- Albert Einstein
- Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein realized the potential danger of the atomic bomb. However, he believed the bomb was necessary for people to realize the effects of war. The Manhattan Project was a critical juncture in history because it led to breakthroughs in science, ended World War II, and it changed modern warfare.
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