INTERVIEW - Thomas Schlamme & Sam Shaw on how secretive the project was at the 'Manhattan' Press Junket

The transcript discusses the presence of conspiracy theories and rumors surrounding a secretive project in New Mexico during wartime. It highlights how the army's takeover of a boys' school led to various local speculations, ranging from submarine construction to housing for pregnant women. The narrative suggests that societal credulity and the wartime context contributed to the lack of widespread conspiracy theories, as people were more trusting and focused on supporting government efforts.

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