409569 neposirony NA ea —Calleye Pack 6-5/1 Sec f-y coutection RL 324 BOX No. [03 (NN3-326 -¢3-007) Fotpen 17/.6 June 23, 1948 (u -2(-47) Sands tore Yale FZ Dr. Alvin Ce PREUSS/1w Graves Loo Alamos Selentific Laboratory P, 0. Box 1663 Los Alamos, New Mexico Dear Dr. Graves} The President has requested the Atomic Energy Commission to convey his commendation to the scientific personnel responsible for the success of the 1945 atomic weapon test program at Eniwetok Atoll. As Neputy Sclentifie Director your exceptional ability in planning experiments and interpreting results has been ontetanding, Your steady and trustworthy execution of that most important mission, final checka of Instrumentation and firing the weapons, wes a singularly outstanding contribution to the success of the proc? tests, As a result of the 1948 proof test program our national defense potential has been significantly increased, You personally have rendered ea great service to the nation and it is the Commission's privilege to convey to you the conmendation of the President, Sincerely yours, A\LABLE BEST COPY AV copies! l ~ Addressee 2&3-D, E. Lilienthal ~ Test Director Files 5 ~ Reader File 6 = DMA Files DNITED STATES ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION David E, Lilienthal Chairman