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In Oak Ridge, there is a special place I had wanted to visit for years, called The Clinton Engineer Works (now called Oak Ridge National Laboratory). During World War II, scientists had proven that an atomic bomb could be produced, which could change the outcome of the conflict.  A facility to enrich uranium was required, which would involve a massive investment of money, people, and resources.  The site was chosen, and within a year, the sleepy f…