FAQ About J. Robert Oppenheimer
Why is J. Robert Oppenheimer called the 'father of the atomic bomb'?
Oppenheimer is called the 'father of the atomic bomb' because he played a pivotal role in the creation of the first nuclear weapons through his leadership in the Manhattan Project. His efforts culminated in the successful test of an atomic bomb in July 1945, ultimately leading to the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
