National Science Foundation
DOI: 10.1063/1.3061207
According to information compiled by the National Science Foundation in connection with its continuing studies of the research and development activities of the federal government, $1839 million was spent by federal agencies on scientific research and development during the fiscal year 1952. The corresponding estimate for the 1953 fiscal year is $2189 million, and amounts included in the President’s budget of January 9th for these purposes total $2327 million for fiscal year 1954.