On Dec. 8, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower gave his historic “Atoms for Peace” speech at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. Eisenhower’s stirring address set the stage for the civil nuclear energy industry in America and abroad. His subsequent “Atoms for Peace” program prepared America for global civil nuclear success — and today, we must realize that vision once again.
Civil nuclear energy has many benefits, first and foremost as a reliable, carbon-free source of electricity. Since high-quality energy is a necessary condition for economic growth, American nuclear technology has the potential to bolster economic development and raise the standard of living around the world. Nuclear reactors can also be used for desalination, district heating, hydrogen production, isotope manufacturing, space exploration, chemical production, sustainable fuel creation, and more.
