The Manhattan Project
Mon Jun 4, 7:00 pm
Seventy years ago the Manhattan Project was conceived as a research and development program, led by the United States with participation from the United Kingdom and Canada.
It produced the first atomic bomb that was used during World War II.
Listen to the riveting account of Astoria native Meyer Steinberg who worked on the Project that ushered in the Atomic Age.
These programs are supported by public funds form the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and NYC Council Member Peter Vallone, Jr. Additional support provided by the membership of the Greater Astoria Historical Society.