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Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists

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The Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists was an organization formed in response to the development and use of the atomic bomb. Following the bombing of Japan, scientists recognized the urgent need to control nuclear technology and prevent its proliferation. Albert Einstein was a key figure in this effort, advocating for international controls on nuclear weapons and promoting peace. The committee aimed to educate the public about the dangers of atomic weapons and the importance of international cooperation in managing nuclear energy.1

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  1. Manhattan Project: Top Questions
  2. Albert Einstein - Personal sorrow, World War II, and the atomic bomb

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