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Truth to Power: US Senator McGee’s Fight Echoed in “Oppenheimer”

Posted on March 4, 2024 by ahcadmin

Senator Gale McGee of Wyoming was an important figure in the groundswell of political change occurring in his time. Notably, as one of the rare Democrats in the state’s predominantly political sphere, he brought his extensive knowledge of history to … Continue reading →

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“Oppenheimer” and the Wyoming Senator Who Defied the U.S. President

Posted on October 9, 2023 by ahcadmin

Christopher Nolan’s latest film Oppenheimer depicts the dramatic events that surrounded the development of the atomic bomb and its aftermath. One of the key episodes in the film is the confirmation hearings for Lewis Strauss, who was nominated by President … Continue reading →

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