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American Experience S21E1 — The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer
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American Experience•Season 21•Episode 1

The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer

7.8/10 · 158 votesJan 26, 200955 min

Ranked #6 of 9 in Season 21•matches the season avg

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A brilliant scientist, Oppenheimer was tasked with the development of the atomic bomb in the top-secret Manhattan Project at Los Alamos, New Mexico during World War II.

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Episode Summary

"The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer" is episode 1 of American Experience season 21. It scored 7.8/10 from 158 votes, ranking #6 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.8). It aired on January 26, 2009.

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