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-Y am counsel. for the ; people of: Bikini, who were Boved
off their atoll in-1946 so thatthe United.‘States could conduct
nuclear weapons tests.. I am writing to. seek your assistance
in reviewingthe methodolagy,) results and conclusions of recent
radiological and medical studies at Bikini.
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nuclear devices at Bikini, including the March 1, 1954 hydrocen
bomb test “Bravo.”
In 1967, nine yeare after President £isen-
hower declared a moratorium on atmospheric muciear teating, the
Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) ‘Conducted a radiological survey
of Bikini to measure its safety:. An Ad Hoc. Committee appeiatau
by the AEC reviewed the results of thes
and declared that
Sikini was "once again-‘sake for: humen’ hab
bebitation.«
concluded:
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#the. exposures. to ‘radiation! that. sould result
from the. repatriation of the Bikini people de
bot offer a significant| threat to their health
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ly, .on ‘August 42, “1968; President Johnson announced
that radiation ‘levels on Bikini Atollwere dow enough to allow
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