The US Embassy in Rio De Janeiro sends airgram to the Department of State regarding military pressure in Brazil to produce fissionable material for nonpeaceful purposes.
November 20, 1970
Letter from Director of the Bureau of International Scientific and Technological Affairs Herman Pollack to Miller N. Hudson, Jr. at the US Embassy in Rio De Janeiro
Miller thanks Pollank for his letter (attached) with historical background on Brazil's interest in developing nuclear weapons.
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Record Group 59. Department of State Records. Bureau of International Scientific and Technological Affairs. Office of Atomic Energy Affairs. Subject Files, 1962-1974. Box 20, 1971 Brazil AE
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