oppenheimer security hearing
The Oppenheimer security hearing refers to the hearings held by the United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) in 1954 to assess the loyalty and investigate any potential security risks posed by J. Robert Oppenheimer, a leading physicist and key figure in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. The hearings were primarily concerned with determining whether Oppenheimer's past affiliations and associations with left-wing groups made him unfit for holding a security clearance. Ultimately, Oppenheimer's clearance was revoked, leading to significant controversy and debate surrounding the case.
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