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Washington, D. C.
April 25, 1957
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Ur. Albert Schweitzer
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I am writing you as a scientist, to present data
bearing on a scientific fact: The degree of hazard to
humanity from radicactive fallout from nuclear weapons
tests.
In the press on April 2h, I read your statement
fr om Oslo on the hazards of nuclear weapons testing, and
in this way learned of your fears that the present testing
program way be dangerovs.
Since I have spent much time
during the ra->t several ycars in the study of this question,
I @en teking the
liberty of writing youe
Also, since your
statement nas issued to riews media aud received ‘vide puplic
attention, I am making this letter public in the belief
that every possible action should be taken to increase
pvolie understéending on the important question of weapons
Lesting.
Your belief in the sanctity of life, and the
dedication with which you have devoted your own life and
talents to unselfish cauces, have made a deep impression
on the minds of persons throughout the world. Your concern over the possible effects of nuclear tests is charac-teristic of the hunane énd sensitive qualities which you
elyvays have displayed, and f
“hich you are justly honored.
Along with these qualities, tTknow you have the intellectual
surcensth ond integrity to sock the truth wherever it lies.
Tt js in this spirit that I write pou, believing that you
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will velemse chatever fects I ray be «ble to prov de re-
cerding radioactive fallvut from vctpons testing.
I eo not know whet cata you have utilized in
studying this question, but I striously
Coubt, from the
sviConee of your sbateccat, that you lave had access to
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