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Atomic Energy Commission
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Atomic Energy Commission
Strauss was a key figure in the development of nuclear weapons and energy policy in the United States.
Appointment to AEC
1946
Strauss was appointed as one of the original members of the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) by President Truman.
Chairman of AEC
1950s
Strauss served as the chairman of the AEC and played a significant role in shaping nuclear energy policy and the development of nuclear weapons.
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