At first it was a giant column that soon took the shape of a supramundane mushroom.

William L. Laurence

The New York Times

Reporting on the first detonation of an atomic bomb which occurred in New Mexico on July 16th, 1945.

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Nuclear weapons

Author

William L. Laurence

Source

The New York Times

Medium

Newspaper

Language

English

Time

1945 1940s 20th century

Occupation

Journalist Writer

From

Lithuania Europe

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Citation

Laurence, William L. "Drama of the Atomic Bomb Found Climax in July 16 Test; Drama of the Atomic Bomb Found Climax in New Mexico Test Caravan of Scientists by Night Directions for Observers' Safety Roar Reverberations Over Desert." The New York Times, 26 Sept. 1945.

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