Fermilab National Accelerator Laboratory was originally called,was commissioned by the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission in the bill signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on 21 November 1967. Fermilab is located in Illinois, United States. Founding Director Robert R. laboratory Wilson, committed to applying thebasic principles of scientific excellence, esthetic beauty, land management, fiscal responsibility and equality of opportunity.Universities Research Association built the laboratory andFermilab has been operated since its inception. At the date of May 11, 1974, the laboratory was renamed in honor of 1938 NobelPrize winner Enrico Fermi, one of the leading physicists in theatomic age. Fermi's wife Laura on late Enrico Fermi at the opening ceremony given in honor of Fermilab.
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