The Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was officially founded on January 1, 1947, after the passing of the Atomic Energy Act of 1946. The AEC was established to control and manage nuclear technology and oversee civilian and military atomic research and development. It marked a turning point in U.S. policy, placing atomic energy under civilian oversight rather than military control, and led to significant advancements in nuclear energy, weapons, and policy. This move reflected growing concerns over the ethical and political implications of nuclear power in the post-World War II era.
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