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Mr, B. J. O'Reefe
Massachusetts Inetitute of Technology
155 Massachusetts Avenue
Cembridge 3°, Massachusettes
Dear Kr, G'Keefes
The President has requested the Atomic Energy Commission
to convey his commendation to the seclentific personnel
responsible for the success of the 1948 atomic weapon
test program et Eniwetok Atoll,
Your work in the design and installation of firing and
timing clrouits was a significant contribution to the
success of the test program. ‘he precision and reliability
of these circuits demonstrates your outstanding competence
as an electronics engineer.
The fact that the test
program met ite very execting schedule is due in large
part to your ability, energy, and unselfish devotion ta the
Jod at hand during the construction phases of the operation.
You personally have rendered the nation an outstanding
service and it is my privilege to convey to you, for the
Comaisston, the Sresident's commendation.
Sincerely yours,
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