Lewis Strauss, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Lewis Strauss

American activist

Date of Birth: 31-Jan-1896

Place of Birth: Charleston, West Virginia, United States

Date of Death: 21-Jan-1974

Profession: businessperson, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Lewis Lichtenstein Strauss ( "straws"; January 31, 1896 – January 21, 1974) was an American businessman, philanthropist, public official, and naval officer.
He was a major figure in the development of nuclear weapons and nuclear power in the United States.Strauss was the driving force in the controversial hearings, held in April 1954 before a U.S.
Atomic Energy Commission Personnel Security Board, in which J.
Robert Oppenheimer's security clearance was revoked.
President Dwight D.
Eisenhower's nomination of Strauss to become U.S.
Secretary of Commerce in 1959 was not confirmed by the Senate.