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United States Nuclear Test Suspension

United States of America · Warfare / Nuclear. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1958

John A. McCone31 October 1958

Washington · Warfare / Nuclear

As AEC chairman, McCone oversaw Commission responsibilities when the United States suspended nuclear weapons testing as Geneva negotiations opened.

Names involved

John A. McCone

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