United States Atomic Energy Commission
Founded 1946-08-01Desolved 1974-01-01
US Government Radiates 9,000 Americans Including Children
During the 1940’s and 50’s 9,000 Americans (some of which were children and babies) were radiated by the US Government. The testes were conducted by the Atomic Energy Commission and the Department of Energy. In one study the US government released radioactive material on people in the open environment. This number was in addition to other admitted people radiated by the pentagon.