FAQ About J. Robert Oppenheimer
What was the 'Oppenheimer Security Hearing'?
The 'Oppenheimer Security Hearing' refers to the 1954 investigation by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) into Oppenheimer's loyalty and security clearance. Controversy over his opposition to nuclear weapons proliferation and former associations led to the revocation of his security clearance, marking a significant event in Cold War history.
