Established in 1946, the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was the pivotal U.S. agency overseeing nuclear development. It managed both the military applications of atomic weapons and the promotion of peaceful civilian uses, including nuclear power generation and medical isotopes. By regulating reactors and fostering scientific research, it benefited the public through energy security and healthcare advances, though its legacy also includes environmental cleanup challenges.
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