August 1, 1946

President Truman signs the Atomic Energy Act. This establishes the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) which assumes responsibility for all Manhattan Engineering District (MED) properties.

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Harry S. Truman. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
Date Range: 
1946CE Aug 1st
Era: 
1946 to 1949: Exploring Thermonuclear Weapons [1]
Source URL: https://www.atomicheritage.org/event/august-1-1946