UNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION WASHINGTON 25, D. Cc. January 20, 1953 Ky dear Mr. President: I herewith submit my resignation from the office of Chairman of the United States Atomic Energy Commission, to be effective at your pleasure. While the intent of the atomic energy law is clear thet the terms of office of the several Commissioners should be such as to achieve continuity of operation, it likewise appeare to me to be clear that the Chairman should hold the office of chairman at the pleasure of the President, I wish you every success in the application of your great talents to the very heavy responsi-~ bilities of your new office and pledge you every possible assistance, Respectfully, Gordon Dean Chairman The President a REPRODUCED AT THE DWIGHTD. EISENHOWER LIBRARY The White House REPOSITORY Guscohoys Ard pa fer 2G ad COLLECTION ha avallide Sever BOX No. _Y emoen LAFC0 /953-5Y /z)