How many acres of farmland were purchased for Oak Ridge's development?
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
Answer
In 1942, the United States federal government purchased nearly 60,000 acres of farmland in the Clinch River Valley for the development of Oak Ridge. The city was designed to support 75,000 residents and played a crucial role in the Manhattan Project.
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