He was a super-genius vis physics.
He also invented the neutron bomb, an extremely effective weapon for destroying enemy forces while minimizing physical destruction and long-term radioactive contamination. The USA has destroyed its stock of these weapons, thanks to Carter et. al., while Russia retains its stock and China pursues its arsenal.
But I forgot, WE are taking the moral high ground....Perhaps all the way to the grave.
I was a little young, but didnt Jimmy-Jeff want to go ahead with these weapons but demo congress refused?