Can you identify these scientists?

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The discussion centers on identifying scientists in a historical photograph, specifically highlighting Leo Szilard's Wiki page for reference. The individuals identified include prominent figures such as Enrico Fermi, Robert Oppenheimer, and Harold Agnew, among others. The photo features a detailed arrangement of scientists, with specific names provided for each row. The inquiry emphasizes the importance of accurate identification in historical contexts.

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Hi, can you guys identify the people in this photo?

I am specifically interested in the person in the front-middle with his left hand in the pocket.
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This is from Leo Szilard's Wiki page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leo_Szilard
 

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Just click on the image in the article to get to the image page.
Back row, from left: Norman Hilberry, Samuel Allison, Thomas Brill, Robert Nobles, Warren Nyer, and Marvin Wilkening.
Middle row: Harold Agnew, William Sturm, Harold Lichtenberger, Leona Woods and Leó Szilárd.
Front row: Enrico Fermi, Walter Zinn, Albert Wattenberg and Herbert L. Anderson.
 
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Thanks. I suspected that was Robert Oppenheimer.
 
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