Nuclear Symposium

March 27-March 28, 2012 - From Its Birthplace: A Symposium on the Future of Nuclear Power

Co-sponsored by:

The University of Pittsburgh Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy and the Swanson School of Engineering

Governor Thornburgh and Three Mile Island

Recently, C-Span met with the Dick Thornburgh Archivist, Nancy Watson, who showed some of the papers of former Pennsylvania Governor and U.S. Attorney General Dick Thornburgh. The papers give insight into his time as governor during the incident at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, including minute by minute notes of the incident.

Watch the interview using this link.

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Governor Thornburgh

The Dick Thornburgh Forum for Law & Public Policy was established in 2007 at the late Dick Thornburgh’s Law School alma mater, the University of Pittsburgh. In conjunction with the Dick Thornburgh Papers held by the University's Hillman Library, the Forum reflects Dick's lifelong work in public service. The Forum is in intended to foster discourse on issues vital to the preservation of our democratic system and the Rule of Law upon which that system depends.  

Special thanks to Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg who serves as the Director of the Dick Thornburgh Forum who has supported this effort since its inception, as well as to many others who have provided their time and resources and dedication throughout the years.

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