Kinda like 30,000 people worked on the Manhattan Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and everyone in the world knew what they were doing. (not)
Yes. And several made sure the Russians knew about it right away.
The Soviets knew.
Well, you know! Or you think you do! The truth is there never was an atomic bomb! EVERYTHING YOU KNOW ... IS ... WRONG !!!!
We actually observed and measured some of the Apollo Lunar landings with our instruments as they occurred and after the astronauts placed a laser target on the Lunar surface that we used to measure the exact distance to the Moon as it constantly changed.
They were stuck in the middle of NM and 99% had no clue about the nature of what they were doing __ just that it was s big deal. I
And it still leaked out — Rosenburgs
I interviewed for a job at ORNL in 1979. They still had buildings where the folks on the second floor had no idea what went on on the first floor and vice versa.
Compartmentalized work spaces and divisions, no internet to “spread the news,” and no easy phone access, essentially isolated, mail scrutinized, high patriotic character and a dedication to saving this great nation, not hiding the truth by spewing a bold-faced lie, all came together to ensure virtual silence (though rumors did exist and Germany heard some).