Lewis Strauss
American banker and chairman of the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (1896-1974) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 77
Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss was an American government official, businessman, philanthropist, and naval officer. He was one of the original members of the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) in 1946 and he served as the commission's chairman in the 1950s.
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American food administrators in 1918: Hoover is on the far left, Strauss third from left
Strauss and his wife Alice, c. 1923-1926
The five original commissioners of the AEC in 1947; Strauss is rightmost
Strauss (left) along with Senators Brien McMahon and John Bricker in early 1950
Strauss (left) taking the oath of office as chairman of the AEC in 1953
Eisenhower signing a modification of the Atomic Energy Act in 1954; Strauss is seated on the far right
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Strauss was a major figure in the development of nuclear weapons after World War II, nuclear energy policy, and nuclear power in the United States.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1896 to 1974 · aged 77
