DRAFT
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To assure to the peoples of such areas justice, peace, and tranquility,
a voice in their civic affairs and government, the developmentof their
economies and the protection of their civil rights, all with due regard
to the established customs of such peoples.
24 Jun 48
ADMINISTRATION
Congress appropriates $2.25 million to the U.S. Navy for administering Pacific
island governments, including the annual appropriations for the Trust Territory (T.T.).”
29 Jun 48
ADMINISTRATION
RELOCATION
Admiral D. C. Ramsey, commander-in-chief of the U.S. Pacific Fleet
(CINCPACFLT), and his staff visit the Enewetakese at Ujelang and find the community
"a happy one...well kept, and the people...healthy and industrious."
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2 Nov 48
RELOCATION
After Bikini leaders select Kili Island for a settlement, the Navy moves the
Bikini community of 184 people to Kili, which lacks a lagoon and protected
anchorage.”
Mar 49
CONTRACTOR
RADIATION
The Holmes and Narver (H&N) Construction Company and Los Alamos
Scientific Laboratory (LASL) study the feasibility of replacing radiologically
contaminated top soil with uncontaminated soil at the Pacific Proving Ground (PPG)
at Enewetak Atoll.”
9 Apr - 26 May 51
WEAPONTESTING
In Operation Greenhouse the United States detonates four nuclear weapons
at Enewetak.”
8 Jun 517
ADMINISTRATION
The AEC accepts an informal arrangement under which the Secretary of the
Interior would administer Enewetak and "would do everything they [presumably the
Secretary of the Interior] could to maintain conditions satisfactory to the
Commission’s program there."
1 Jul 51
ADMINISTRATION
An executive order transfers the T.T. civil administration to the Secretary of
Interior.”
12 Jul 51
LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY
The AEC states that an information paper is to be prepared explaining
responsibilities of agencies associated with the maintenance of the Enewetak Proving
Grounds, including the ownership of land andfacilities.”