ShreyaUranium And Plutonium
Now it is known that in Oak Ridge the plants were producing and enriching uranium and plutonium- the crucial elements to make atomic bombs. One would wonder, what became of the city after its purpose was served?
Oak Ridge Today
After the town served its purpose there was no longer the need of keeping it out of bounds of the public. Hence, the fences were let down, the high surveillance lifted and the town was made open to the public.
Mapping It Down
It had been 14 years since the war and finally, in 1959, Oak Ridge was officiated as an existent place and put on the map. The secret was out but what happened to the nuclear plants there?
Demolished
The S-50 plant was demolished just sometime after the war but the K-25 still actively produced Uranium for decades. It was not until 2013 that efforts even began to take this nuclear plant down.
Popular Site
All the sites in Oak Ridge where the nuclear plants existed are being converted to national parks now where people can tour and know about the beginning of the end of the war. The site is so popular that there is a waiting list for registration!
Famous Legacy
Oak Ridge is not just known for its contribution to the World War. It is the birthplace of a lot of famous celebrities including Megan Fox, Elaine Hendrix, and the famous astronaut William Shepherd.