Atomic- Of an atom or atoms, of atomic energy or atomic bombs Declassify- To make secret or restricted documents, codes, etc., available to the public General George Marshall- Military leader, diplomat-General of the Army rank in World War II. General Leslie Groves-Selected to head the security aspects and military involvement during the development of the first atomic bomb Joint Chiefs of Staff- Selected generals and admirals that head each of the armed forces Manhattan Project- Begun to develop the first working atomic bomb. Initially named for the work being carried out in Manhattan, New York Rip Van Winkle-Hero of a story. He falls asleep for many years and awakens to find the world a very different place Soviet Union- Political union of countries under communist rule. Stasis-To be moved outside the effects of time. Suspended animation.