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CHRONOLOGY OF U.S. STUDY OF NUCLEAR TEST MORATORIUM
February 5, 1954
AEC Commissioner Murray proposes to
President that U.S. government consider
a moratorium on large yield tests.
April 2, 195)
Prime Minister Nehru proposes a "standstill agreement*® on tests of nuclear
weapons.
Early April 195),
April 7, 195k
Secretary Dulles proposes to the President ,
that cessation of H-bomb tests be explored,
and President asks Admiral Strauss and
Admiral Radford to study the matter.
President, in discussing current UeSe
Pacific test at his press conference,
indicates US sees no need to develop
larger weapons.
April 12, 1954
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Secretary Dulles advises Prime Minister
Eden of UeS. study of test moratorium.
May 6, 195)
NSC discusses question and requests
June 23, 1954
Secretary Dulles submits to NSC a
June 24, 195h
NSC adopts postion that US should not
agree at this time to a test moratorium;
requesting that disarmament policy review
be continued and expedited.
report from State, Defense, and AEC.
recommendation that the US not agree
to a test moratorium.
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