Jon Hunner, retired NMSU history professor and author of "Inventing Los Alamos" and "J.Robert Oppenheimer, the Cold War, and the Atomic West" shares some thoughts and observations about his experience as a historian, history in general, US history, and a particular focus on the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. He tells some thought provoking stories about himself and his father (US Air Force) as related to the atomic history of New Mexico.
The conversation includes a delightful exploration of what we call history, how we think about it, and how we understand it today. Jon Hunner cites and recommends an exercise he's employing - making a personal Declaration of Independence: "I declare my independence from ....." that we can tailor to our own individual lives. He brings a host of interesting thoughts.
The conversation includes a delightful exploration of what we call history, how we think about it, and how we understand it today. Jon Hunner cites and recommends an exercise he's employing - making a personal Declaration of Independence: "I declare my independence from ....." that we can tailor to our own individual lives. He brings a host of interesting thoughts.
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Dona Ana County Historical Society
Inventing Los Alamos by Jon Hunner
J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Cold War, and the Atomic West by Jon Hunner
Downwind of the Atomic State: Atmospheric Testing and the Rise of Risk Society by Dr. James Rice
Dona Ana County Historical Society
Inventing Los Alamos by Jon Hunner
J. Robert Oppenheimer, the Cold War, and the Atomic West by Jon Hunner
Downwind of the Atomic State: Atmospheric Testing and the Rise of Risk Society by Dr. James Rice
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