Historic Manhattan Project Report Signed by Oppenheimer and Key Scientists Up for Auction

The auction of a pivotal document from the Manhattan Project, signed by J. Robert Oppenheimer and other leading physicists, draws significant interest.

• A rare 1945 report on the atomic bomb's development, signed by Manhattan Project contributors including Oppenheimer, Fermi, and Lawrence, is now up for auction.
• The document, known as the 'Smyth Report,' played a crucial role in the history of nuclear weaponry and was first released to the public shortly after the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
• Bidding for the historic report has already surpassed the $25,000 reserve price, indicating high interest among collectors.
• The auction also features a 1952 letter by Oppenheimer discussing nuclear proliferation, with bidding reaching $4,400.
• The Manhattan Project report and Oppenheimer's letter are considered among the most significant documents in the history of science and technology.

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