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Thomas V. Moore

Chief EngineerChicago, IL

EngineerManhattan Project Veteran
Chicago Pile-1

Thomas V. Moore was the chief engineer of the University of Chicago Met Lab and oversaw the construction of Chicago Pile-1. Prior to joining the Manhattan Project, he worked for the Humble Oil and Refining Company in Houston, Texas.

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