Hesburgh was a member of what board overseeing peaceful atomic uses?
Atomic Energy Commission
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
International Atomic Agency
Atomic Peace Society
Answer
The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was a United States government agency established in 1946 to oversee the development and use of atomic energy for both military and civilian purposes. It was responsible for conducting research, regulating nuclear power plants, and promoting the peaceful use of nuclear technology.
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