Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss
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Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss (pronounced "straws", IPA strÉ’z) (b. January 31, 1896, Charleston, West Virginia – d. January 21, 1974, Culpeper, Virginia) was a wealthy businessman who later became a U.S. administrator. He was the chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission between 1953 and 1958. He was Acting Secretary of Commerce between 1958 and 1959; then-President Eisenhower nominated him for the permanent position, but his nomination was narrowly rejected (by a 49-46 vote).
Strauss is perhaps most remembered as the driving force in the McCarthy-era hearings in which J. Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance was revoked. Strauss' failure to be confirmed as Secretary of Commerce was largely due to his role in the Oppenheimer matter.
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