ORNL FCU 75 Years
In 1942, much of Europe lay under German domination and Japan had seized control in the Pacific arena. Hurled into World War II following December 7, 1941’s devastating Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States began the year frantically mobilizing its war efforts. Almost overnight, factories were retooled to produce the goods needed, and a workforce of millions was rapidly trained with the skills required to support these efforts. To make victory possible, developments in the field of science and technology would be quickly needed. Many of these innovations would transform the nature of warfare and lead to the end of World War II.
Above: Clinton Engineer Works (CEW), early construction of the site, early 1940s. (US Department of Energy)
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