In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Transcript of Hearing before Personnel Security Board Washington, D.C. April 12, 1954, through May 6, 1954

United States Atomic Energy Commission

Published by United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1954

About this Item

A Good copy in its original wrappers. Clean and unmarked inside, though the paper wrappers are taped at the spine. ACLU library stamps to all three edges and title page, which also carries the National Coalition Against Censorship library stamp. Library file card holder on front wrapper. 993 pages. 5.75" x 9.25". The official transcripts for Dr. J. Robert Oppenheimer s (1904 1967) security clearance hearing in the spring of 1954. The director of the Manhattan Project s loyalty to the US came into question due to his affiliation with Communist groups and his voiced concerns over the ethics of the very weapons he helped create. The hearing, which ultimately revoked Oppenheimer s security clearance, lasted a month and forever tarnished his name. .

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Transcript of Hearing before Personnel Security Board Washington, D.C. April 12, 1954, through May 6, 1954
• Publisher: United States Government Printing Office, Washington, DC
• Publication Date: 1954
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good Plus
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