House Votes To Designate Oak Ridge Manhattan Project Site As National Historical Park

WASHINGTON− This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes a provision to designate the three Manhattan Project sites, including the site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, as a national historical park. Congressman Chuck Fleischmann was an original cosponsor on the legislation, and Senator Lamar Alexander introduced the legislation in the Senate.

“The Manhattan Project produced groundbreaking achievements at a critical time in our nation’s history right here in Oak Ridge, Tennessee,” said Rep. Chuck Fleischmann. “The legacy of the incredible work done in Oak Ridge, Los Alamos, New Mexico, and Hanford, Washington deserves to be recognized. The advancements achieved by thousands of hardworking men and women at Oak Ridge helped bring an end to World War II. The Manhattan Project continues to serve as one of the most significant accomplishments in American history, and I am proud that our legislation will honor these facilities by designating them as a national historical park.”

“The Manhattan Project is one of the most significant events in American history, and this legislation will protect and preserve these sites, including those at Oak Ridge, and designate them as a national historical park,” said Senator Lamar Alexander. “Oak Ridge continues to serve as a global resource for scientific discovery, and this national historical park will provide the opportunity to learn about the significance of the Manhattan Project and how it continues to shape our history.”