Strauss was cleared of wrongdoing in what year?
1946
1948
1949
1950
Answer
In 1948, Strauss was exonerated from any wrongdoing. The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) conducted an extensive investigation into Strauss's alleged transfer of classified information to a Soviet spy, but ultimately found no evidence to support the claims. Strauss maintained his innocence throughout the investigation and was ultimately cleared of all charges.
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