industrialists in the atomic field, educators and other cpinion formers dnd
men in the street of eleven foreign countries of the free world.
Of the 102 persons questioned, 75% said the U. S. led in the develdqpment
of peaceful uses of atomic energy generally, the U.K. received 13% of the
first place votes, the USSR was the choice of 10% and 2% of the votes wert
to other countries.
Fifty-two percent of those questioned thought the U. S. was the world
leader in the development of civilian nuclear power.
The U.K. was second
with 40% end the Soviet Union was third with only 8% of the votes.
The Semi-Annual R:port by the OCB on Overseas Effects of U. 5S. Nucl
Programs dated February 26, 1957 suggests that overseas acceptance of U.
6.
pre-eminence in atoms-for-peace programs held steady during the reporting
period which commenced July 1, 1956.
It was pointed out, however, that ofer-
seas public reactions to atoms-for-peace programs evidenced a more hard-hpaded
and skeptical attitude toward public statements and a greater desire to see
the development of specific programs.
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C.
CONFERENCES, MISSIONS, AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS
NSC 5507/2, paragraph 26:
"Utilize the U. S..
iniormetion program and participation in appropriate
international conferences (e.g., the 1955 International Conference) to stress the benefits which
might accrue from the development of atomic power,
while making clear the problems associated ths.ewith.”
1.
The United Stetes Information Agency is a member of the Inter-Ag ency
Nuclear Coordinating Committee, along with AEC, Department of State, and Wea,
and has been very active in disseminating information abroad concerning tite
f
"Atoms for Peace” program of the United States.
.
Noteworthy has been the
conduct of "Atoms for Peace” exhibits throughout the free world.
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