Leland Johnson and Daniel Schaffer begin their narrative in 1943 when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers built ORNL in the hills of East Tennessee to produce plutonium for atomic weapons. After World War II, ORNL became a center for fundamental scientific research under the successive management of the Atomic Energy Commission, the Energy Research and Development Administration, and the Department of Energy.
Understanding Why the World is at War with Itself; and the Path Back to True Peace
Exploring the deep-rooted causes of societal and cultural decline, this book delves into centuries of progressive corruption that have led humanity to a precarious state. It outlines the complexities behind our current challenges while offering a hopeful path toward healing and restoring societal strength. The author emphasizes that achieving true peace is a difficult journey, requiring commitment and sacrifice, yet ultimately encourages readers to choose this path over the chaos prevalent in today's world.