On the recordJune 29, 1947
He brought to the councils of government a long view and a genius for bold design typified by the Acheson-Lilienthal plan for international control of atomic energy.
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presidency.ucsb.eduHarry Truman: “He brought to the councils of government a long view and a genius for bold design typified by the Acheson-Lilienthal…”
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Citation Accompanying Medal for Merit Awarded to Dean Acheson.
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