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The Preliminary Statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists, New York City Area, circa 1945
This declaration emphasizes the need to control atomic weaponry and acknowledge its consequences. The scientists warn of the havoc that nuclear weapons could wreak if not handled with extreme care and consideration. See the pages of the statement below.

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Preliminary Statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists, New York City Area, circa 1945.

Source: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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Preliminary Statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists, New York City Area, circa 1945.

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Preliminary Statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists, New York City Area, circa 1945.

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Preliminary Statement of the Association of Manhattan District Scientists, New York City Area, circa 1945.

Source: Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

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