1949 Commissioner of the Atomic Energy Program Testifies in Front the Senate

The Atomic Energy Commission faces accusations of mismanagement, with David Lilienthal, the chairman, testifying before Congress. He addresses critics and calls for a public accounting of the Commission's work, highlighting both mistakes and achievements. Lilienthal emphasizes the importance of transparency while maintaining confidentiality for sensitive information. The session sets the stage for a comprehensive congressional review of the $3.5 billion Atomic Energy program.

Who is the first person to testify in the Atomic Energy Commission's review?

• A member of the Legislative Committee

• David Lilienthal

• Senator Burke Hickenlooper

• An anonymous whistleblower

What does David Lilienthal request regarding his Commission's work?

• A reduction in the Commission's budget

• An immediate dismissal of accusations

• A full public accounting

• A private review by the Congress

Approximately how many individuals are involved in the Atomic Energy enterprise?

• 10,000

• 60,000

• 100,000

• 30,000

What is emphasized about the full accounting of the Commission's work?

• It will be postponed indefinitely

• It will only focus on mistakes

• It will reveal all secret information

• It can be done without revealing secrets

What is the value of the Atomic Energy program under review?

• $5 billion

• $3.5 billion

• $2 billion

• $1 billion