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SPECIAL NOTICE WE WANT TO EXTEND A SPECIAL INVITATION TO EVERYONE (members of the public invited! - even encouraged to attend!) TO COME TO THE AUGUST 12th EVENT ON OUR REGULAR MEETING DAY. NOTE THAT WE WILL START AT 6:00 PM INSTEAD OF 7:00 (JUST FOR THIS EVENT).
Oak Ridgers will celebrate the 65th Anniversary of the end of World War II
Everyone is invited to come and share in the fun at the Midtown Community Center, Aug 12 at 6:00 PM. See below for more details.
On August 14, 1945, Oak Ridgers and all Americans rejoiced at the news of the Japanese surrender and the end of the war. Oak Ridgers and the rest of the world had only days earlier learned of the two atom bombs dropped on Japan. The secret was out; Oak Ridge had been the source of the enriched Uranium for the bomb dropped on Hiroshima. The world was finding out about Oak Ridge and the Manhattan Project. Ed Westcott provided the photos that accompanied the official press release introducing the secret city of Oak Ridge to the rest of the world. Americans had sensed and hoped that the end of the war was very near so when the news came of the surrender on Tuesday, August 14, 1945 (V-J Day), the whole country celebrated. They were looking forward to peace, the return of the troops, and getting back to normal peacetime life.
We all know what happened in Times Square thanks to the famous photo by Alfred Eisenstaedt. So how did Oak Ridgers react to the news? Ed Westcott’s brilliant photos show the exuberance and joy of Oak Ridgers on that day. His photos have become every bit as iconic as the Times Square photo.
Oak Ridge Heritage and Preservation Association is asking those who were here on V-J Day to come share their personal accounts of how they heard the news, how they celebrated, fun stories, interesting facts, shared letters, etc. at the 65th Anniversary Celebration of V-J Day. Everyone is encouraged to participate in sharing a short memory of the day especially with those who were not there. There will also be a slide presentation of the photos Ed Westcott took on V-J Day, vintage artifacts and newspapers, several poster displays and a time line of Oak Ridge history. Come celebrate the 65th anniversary and meet the people who were part of the greatest generation. Hear Oak Ridge history told by Oak Ridgers who were there on that day 65 years ago. Don’t miss this opportunity! Bring the whole family!
Everyone is invited. INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!!! The festivities will start at 6:00 PM with a social hour at the Midtown Community Center (Wildcat Den) on the corner of Robertsville Road and the Oak Ridge Turnpike. The program will start at 7:00 PM and go for approximately an hour. We will serve refreshments including anniversary cake and ice cream.
For more information call: Margaret Allard 607-1122.
Here is a list of speakers:
Willie and Bob Baker –yes
Elaine Banick –yes
Eileen Bennett - yes
Ann Birdwell –yes
Colleen Black –yes
Emma Boyd -maybe
Tillie Carden –yes
A.L. Fischer -yes
Gene Hicks – yes
Helen and Harold Jernigan –yes
Lillian John – former calutron girl – yes
Betty Johnson - e
Cecile Klemski -yes Harry Livesay – yes
Margene Lyon – yes Christine Oliphant - maybe
Jnell Pleasant –yes
Jay Searcy – yes
Toni Schmitt - yes
Harry Thomas - yes
Bill Tewes –yes
Ed Westcott –yes
Bill Wilcox -yes
Juanita Wright -yes
Manhattan Project National Historic Park The National Park Service has completed a Special Resource Study on the feasibility of forming a Manhattan Project National Historical Park. The full study document (DRAFT Environmental Assessment) can be viewed here: Full National Park Service DRAFT Special Resource Study Document Other National Park Service Study related links: Oak Ridger article by Bill Wilcox; Oak Ridger article by Ray Smith; Atomic Heritage Foundation links; Manhattan Project Sites DRAFT Special Resource Study/Environmental Assessment web site Thank you! The Manhattan Project was the greatest scientific and industrial achievement of the 20th century. The history of that great achievement lives in the stories of the people who built and worked in the Y-12, K-25 and X-10 Clinton Engineer Works project sites in 1943 - 1945 culminating in the winning of the greatest war the world has ever known. The city of Oak Ridge has a unique history and the ORHPA is proud to be a key element in its preservation. Heritage Tourism in Oak Ridge is growing in stature and importance. We are glad to be a partner in the annual Secret City Festival and other heritage events. |
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