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Despite popular belief, Albert Einstein did not work on the Manhattan Project. The US Army refused to provide him the necessary security clearance, likely due to his liberal political ideology. Nevertheless, Einstein had written President Franklin D. Roosevelt a letter outlining the development of a fission uranium bomb, a decision he is said to have later regretted. Einstein's letter helped spur the development of nuclear weaponry. | |||
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Revision as of 12:21, 8 November 2015
The life, and life's work of German-born scientist Albert Einstein
Personal Life
Scientific Contributions
Theory of Relativity
Worm Holes
Scientific Collaborations
Other
Fun Facts
Einstein was offered the position of President of Israel, but refused stating his lack of "natural aptitude and the experience to deal properly with people"
Einstein enjoyed sailing, playing violin, and smoking pipes.
"Albert Einstein is an anagram of 'Ten elite brains'"
Myths Debunked
Despite popular belief, Albert Einstein did not work on the Manhattan Project. The US Army refused to provide him the necessary security clearance, likely due to his liberal political ideology. Nevertheless, Einstein had written President Franklin D. Roosevelt a letter outlining the development of a fission uranium bomb, a decision he is said to have later regretted. Einstein's letter helped spur the development of nuclear weaponry.
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