‘Counsel of despair’ - The late Ellison Taylor's papers contain a document that may helped shape how the United States manages nuclear technology. Above, General Leslie Groves and AEC head, David Lilienthal, discuss the transfer of responsiblity for atomic energy R&D and weapons production from the Army to the civilian AEC.

‘Counsel of despair’

The late Ellison Taylor's papers contain a document that might have influenced how the United States manages nuclear technology. Above, General Leslie Groves and AEC head, David Lilienthal, discuss the transfer of responsiblity for atomic energy R&D and weapons production from the Army to the civilian AEC. (more)