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Hope Sloan Amacker

Hanford, WA

Hope Sloan was 25 in 1944, a dark-haired WAC corporal and secretary in military intelligence. In July, she joined the construction camp's morale-building effort by entering a beauty contest, part of an "exposition "promoting safety on and off the job.

Peggy Bowditch

Los Alamos, NM

Peggy Bowditch was a young girl when she and her family moved to Los Alamos in 1943. Her father, Rear Admiral William Sterling “Deak” Parsons, was chosen by General Groves to become head of ordnance for the Manhattan Project.

Lawrence J. Miller

Tinian Island

Lawrence J. Miller served in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron.

R. F. Keenan

Oak Ridge, TN

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