Rush, Joseph.

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American statesman.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Philadelphia, to Messrs. McHenry, Col. John Siegfried, etc., 1771 Aug. 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270619323

Rush was the first Secretary-Treasurer of the Federation of American Scientists (FAS). The FAS, a federation of seven associations of scientists and engineers, was organized in 1946 for the purpose of promoting world peace, international control of atomic energy, and the proper use of science for general welfare. Headquarted in Washington, D.C., FAS sought to influence government policy and educate the public concerning the social implications of new knowledge in science.

From the description of Papers, 1945-1948. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 222100085

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associatedWith Association of Oak Ridge Engineers and Scientists. corporateBody
associatedWith Federation of American Scientists. corporateBody
associatedWith Federation of Scientific Organizations. corporateBody
associatedWith Friendship (Sloop) corporateBody
associatedWith Manhattan Project (U.S.) corporateBody
associatedWith McHenry, Mr, person
associatedWith Siegfried, John, person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
Subject
Academic freedom
Arms control
Atomic bomb
Atomic bomb
Atomic scientists' movement
Disarmament
Nuclear energy
Nuclear energy
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Active 1945

Active 1948

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