[OPPENHEIMER J. ROBERT]: (1904-1967)

[OPPENHEIMER J. ROBERT]: (1904-1967) American theoretical physicist, known as the 'father of the atomic bomb' for his role in the Manhattan Project during World War II. An original vintage unsigned 7.5 x 4.75 press photograph of Oppenheimer, the original image captured in 1957 (this print dating to 2nd December 1963) and depicting the scientist in a head and shoulders pose with one hand raised to his necktie. A printed caption to the upper white border states, in part, ´Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer.....the controversial scientist who 10 years ago was declared a security risk by the Atomic Energy Commission, receives the AEC´s highest award 12/2 from President Johnson´. With an official stamp dated 5th December 1963 to the verso. VG

The Enrico Fermi Award is a scientific award conferred by the President of the United States and was established by the Atomic Energy Commission in 1956.