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Harry Truman

Washington, DC

Harry S. Truman (1884-1972) was the 33rd President of the United States of America. Truman first learned of the Manhattan Project after the death of President Roosevelt in April of 1945, when he relinquished his role as Vice President and took the oath of office as the next president of the United States.

B. Willingham

T-Plant/200 Areas

Willingham worked at the 200 West Area at Hanford during the Manhattan Project. 

J.S. Rumsey

Hanford, WA

Pasquale Lazzarino

Tinian Island

Pasquale Lazzarino served as a sergeant in the 393rd Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the ground crew on the B-29 Jabit III.