Guardian of the Atom

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Produced by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission, this educational film introduces the organization’s role in developing and regulating nuclear technology in the United States. Through a survey of research laboratories, nuclear power projects, weapons programs, and radioisotope applications, the film explains how atomic energy programs support both national security and civilian scientific and industrial uses.