Request for Information on Legislative History of the Atomic Bomb, 1947-03-05

Item — Box: 67, Folder: 19

Identifier: CAC_CC_053_3_67_19_0005

Scope and Contents

Elmer Thomas is seeking information on the legislative history of the atomic bomb and recalls a meeting during the war with Senator Barkley, Secretary of War Stimson, and others. He asks Senator Thomas for any information he may have from the meeting to add to a compilation of statements. No legislation was enacted regarding the development of the atomic bomb, and funds were added to appropriation bills in a secretive manner.

Dates

Creation: 1947-03-05

Creator

Thomas, Elmer, United States Senator from Oklahoma (1927-1951); U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district (1923-1927); Member of the Oklahoma Senate (1907-1920), 1876-1965 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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