= United States Atomic Energy Commission
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The United States Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) was a government agency established by the Atomic Energy Act of 1946. Its primary purpose was to oversee and regulate the development and use of atomic energy for both civilian and military purposes. The AEC played a crucial role during the early years of the atomic age, managing the country's nuclear weapons program and promoting nuclear energy for civilian use.
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