What was the code name for the secret US project set up in 1948?

The code name for the secret U.S. project set up in 1948 was "Operation Paperclip." This initiative aimed to recruit and employ German scientists, engineers, and technicians, particularly those who had worked on military technology during World War II, to gain a technological advantage during the Cold War. The project was controversial due to the backgrounds of some of the individuals involved, including their affiliations with the Nazi regime.