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Manhattan Project echoes in Star Wars debates across decades
Washington AP notes the WWII atomic program shaped not only bombs but a drive for crash research, funding, and rapid policy action. It contrasts secrecy and wartime urgency with today’s budget battles, public debate, and the aim to deter ballistic missiles through a defense system.
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