This very, very short history of atomic studies shows how the stage was set for the dramatic development which had its climax last week. While this work was the forerunner of the atomic bomb, how it was finally made is still a necessary secret. All we know is that by pooling our unrivalled scientific, educational and industrial facilities a spectacular result was produced. While the military value of atomic energy has been demonstrated Peacetime uses are still a matter for conjecture.
Many additional secrets of Nature will be discovered as time goes on, but we need have no fear because the non-aggressive people of the world will make sure they work for the good of Mankind and not for its destruction. ●