Nuclear weapons. For approximately 30 years the safest method for the transportation of this material was by rail. We begin our look at the history of pantex with a visit to the Amarillo Railroad Museum where several cars once used by the plant are now on display. Were trying to preserve the rich Rural Heritage of the texas panhandle. It wouldnt be here if it wasnt for the coming of the railroad. The thing was, we realized real quick the railroads were evolving and changing. We were seeing newer local motives coming on. We were seeing so many changes, so we said we need to preserve some of that before it disappears, so we incorporated as the Amarillo Railroad Museum, with that goal to preserve it, and it was after we incorporated that we bought this property here in the northeast part of amarillo, and, they already had the Railroad Track on it. And weve been, you know, keeping our eyes open for opportunities to acquire certain pieces of rolling stock, and we were fortunate to get the c
Here ifus would not be it was not for the coming of the railroad. Railroads were evolving and changing. Locomotivesng new coming on. We said we need to preserve some of that before it disappears. Thathave set up in the way the white train used to operate. Coach. End is the escort next to us is what is called a buffer car. By law, people cannot ride in a car adjacent to explosives. Around 1980, they modified the train. That is the sole survivor. Cup w we are up in the ola of the extra coach. It is an elevated area. This is the security perch. There would not be any difficulties with people trying to get on the train. They are blocked off right now. The furriers could use those. Pantex today is the primary assembly and disassembly unit for Nuclear Weapons and the u. S. But this really begins when the japanese attacked pearl harbor. Primary to that, we had many lend lease programs. Amarillo makes a great location. Where this exists is no accident. The railroad is hugely important. Is the
Reel america. Saturday at 10 00 p. M. And sunday at 4 00 p. M. Eastern. Here on American History tv. The pantex plant in amarillo texas is the nations primary facility for the final assembly dismaptdle. Of Nuclear Weapons. For approximately 30 years the safest method for the transportation of this material was by rail. We begin our look at the history of pantex with a visit to the Amarillo Railroad Museum where several cars once used by the plant are now on display. Were trying to preserve the rich Rural Heritage of the texas panhandle. It wouldnt be here if it wasnt for the coming of the railroad. The thing was, we realized real quick the railroads were evolving and change. We were seeing newer local motives coming on. We were seeing so many changes, so we said we need to preserve some of that before it disappears so we incorporated as the Amarillo Railroad Museum with that goal to preserve it, and it was after we incorporated that we bought this property here in the northeast part of
I want to remind everybody that todays meeting is on the record. It is also being livestreamed over the internet on cfr. Org so everyone who is watching us by the internet, welcome. Also remember since this is on the record, anything you say can and possibly will be used against you. It is my great pleasure to introduce the three distinguished historians we have with us today to talk about world war i. You all have complete bios so im not going to go through everything our panelists have written over the course of their distinguished careers, but i want to briefly introduce them. We will go from my immediate right, at least geographically. Let me begin by introducing john milton cooper, he is Professor Emeritus of history at the university of wisconsin, madison, and he is written on that has written widely on early 19thcentury and 20thcentury history. His books include Woodrow Wilson a biography and breaking the heart of the world. Next, professor jennifer keene. She is professor and c
Your welcome, everybody to the International Spy museum. I am mark staudt, former historian of the International Spy museum. The Current Museum historian dr. Vince houghton is away at it down on a secret mission, which perhaps youll hear about in the future. But im always delighted to come back to my old haunts and step in whenever necessary. You have time tonight to what i think is a Wonderful Program that we are putting on in cooperation with the Norwegian Embassy because this is the story we are hearing tonight is a better world for us to come is very important and famous and dramatic world were to rate into norway convicted primarily by norwegians. And on this thing to partner up with the Norwegian Embassy. Id like to say a few words by way of introduction to our friends here from the norwegian in this these specifically. Jonage oyslebo is Cultural Affairs and education at the royal Norwegian Embassy. He has been here in washington for about 10 months on this particular tour. He se