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dec 20, 1946 - Soviet Spies in the Manhattan Project Exposed

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The Verona counter-intelligence program decodes Soviet messages, and reveals the existence of Soviet spies in the Manhattan Project. These messages led to the discovery of the Cambridge Five-five spies who were recruited from the College of Cambridge in the 30s-as well as other spies who were operating in nuclear facilities.

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dec 20, 1946
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~ 78 years ago