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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03152.04 |
| From Archive Folder | Collection relating to Irving Kaplan and Francis Bonner on controlling atomic power |
| Title | Preliminary statement on legislation referring to the future development of atomic energy |
| Date | ca. August 1945 |
| Author | Kaplan, Irving (1912-1997) |
| Document Type | Non-governmental organization document |
| Content Description | Apparently issued by the Association of Manhattan District Scientists in conjunction with GLC03152.03. The Association states, "It has been established beyond doubt that the atomic bomb, because of its tremendous destructive power and the improbability of finding a defense against it, constitutes a grave hazard to the advance of civilization." Urges the United States government to openly declare its intentions in the development of atomic energy. Argues there should be international control of the military aspects of the bomb. Asserts that new legislation is necessary to dictate the study and use of atomic energy in peacetime. Notes that the Atomic Energy Act of 1945 is not adequate, criticizing several aspects of the Act including it's clarity. Reports that the Association is unanimously opposed to the Act. Presents detailed principles and recommendations the Association believes should be considered in new legislation related to atomic energy. |
| Subjects | Manhattan Project Neutrality Atomic Energy Science and Technology Weaponry Military History World War II Law Government and Civics |
| People | Kaplan, Irving (1912-1997) Urey, Harold Clayton (b. 1893) |
| Place written | New York, New York |
| Theme | Science, Technology, Invention; World War II; Government & Politics |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1860-1945 |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Civil War, Reconstruction and the Modern Era: 1860-1945 |