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Prometheus
Jacob Carson
“The deep sanguine of proud avarice bled from the limp national
flag. It dripped behind the esteemed congregation of the
American upper-class and press.
‘For Mr Julius R Oppenheimer’s critical contribution to the
war effort through the development of the atomic bomb, that
we would like to congratulate him with the Medal of Honour,’
the suited middle-aged man finished …”