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5 June 1958

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named we Chairman of the Atomic Energy Cozmission for a term
which will expire on June 30th next. These five years have
been marked by isportant discoveries, historic decisions and

ffreat technical advances in many areas of atonic energy develop-

nent.
In spite of the cccupational hazards of political life,
I look back upon these years and what has been accomplished with
& measure of contentment.

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It was a most gratifying experience for me to have you express

your desire to reappoint me.
However, for the reasons which I
tet before you sozetine sgo, I then believed and continus to
believe that circumstances beyond the control of either of us

make a change in the chairwanshis of the Commission advisable.
Therefore I sincerely hope that you will understand my decision,
I have bad the privilege of serving our Country in various capa-

cities since 1917 and I am glad of the years thus spent.

The

challenges and the occasional accomplishments have been rewarding.

Bapecially, I aw grateful for the confidence, support and friendship you have given me.

I have enjoyed the ccmpeniosaship of my

colleagues on the Commission and the coopsration af the coupetent
and devoted staff in Washington and across the United Staton.
Under your leadership, great strides have been made in the whole |

atomic energy prograzm in electrical energy, medicine, agriculture,

industry, international cooperation, and basic science. While
adding to our defensive strength with atomic weapons ve have been
able at the same time, by your inspiration, to convert the Atom
from a symbol solely of unrelieved fear to a great irstramentality
for Peace. The revembrance of such part as I have been able to
take in those events will be a continuing source of satisfaction
to me and a reminder of my gratitude to you as a menter of your
Administration and as a citizen.
Respectfully,

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The Presiddnt
The White House

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