U. Se ATOMIC ENERGY COMIISSION 409622 R Vashington, D. Cs January 21, 1948 YC-5/ BOXNo, 3-324-37-o8 Principal Staff From: OL | COLLECTION ec 320 Memorandum To: nePosiony FOLDER C= 1-42) Captain James S, Russell, USN AEC Test Director Subject: Information Made Fublic Regarding the Eniwetok Proving Ground The following information has been made nublic regarding the Atomic ‘anergy Commission Proving Ground at Eniwetok Atcll in the Marshall a cd .s He * va Establishment of proving grounds in the Pacific for routine ‘i “<> ;Islands, Western Pacific: Congress July 22, 1947) wee Ae - “@a, ‘a hana S b» experiments and tests of atomic weapons, (Semi-annual Report to Eniwetok is the site and construction by the Armed Forces, under Lt, General John EH, Hull, has been started, Technical operations of proving ground will further peaceful as well as military application of atomic energy. Security restrictions will apply. Area to be closed, Eniwetok best site, involves removal of fewest netives. (Press Release, United Nations Security Council notified that the United States has de v Armed Forces will assist AEC in conducting tests. Joint Task Force organization with principal commander and staff officers announced. Scientific Director and staff, and Test Director and staff announced. Relations between Laboratory, AEC and Armed Forces discussed, (Press tee Se C, closed Eniwetok Atoll, (State Department, December 2, 1947) aint ae Release, December 22, 1947) et ’ a - he #f December 1, 1947) €s Natives have been removed from Eniwetok to Ujelang, natives who appear fully satisfied. 23, 1947) Choice made by BEST COPY AVAILABLE Dy fe 10-97-48 ee (Navy Press Release, December “ , \