APPENDIX
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
Subject:
Test of Atomic Weapons
On June 27, 1947, you approved the Atomic Energy
Commission's proposal for a program to test atomic weapons early
in 1948, directing that you be informed when 4 definitive plan
was ready. .On July 19, 1947, you further approved a public
release which stated that the Atomic Energy Commission is
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establishing proving grounds ln the Pacific for routine oxpert=
merits and tests of atomic weapons,
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The recommendation of the Commission, based on technical
requirements, that Enivetok Atoll] be the tost site, was approved
vy the Joint Chiefs of Staff, No other site but Enivetok ig,
suitable and none other is as faasible considering present a=
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in order to insure that the United States meets fully tts
international obligations under the Chorter of the United Nations
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installations and logistic requirements.
and in connection with the Trusteeship
with the United States and the Security
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of the Pacific,
Agrecment entered ints
Council respecti
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special provisions will be madc
for local inhabitants as follows:
1. They will be accorded all vias which are the normal
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