Albert Einstein Biography

Becomes a United States citizen while retaining Swiss citizenship.

After the atomic bombings, speaks publicly about the political and ethical dangers of nuclear weapons.

Signs a letter drafted by Leo Szilard seeking a presidential meeting on nuclear policy; Roosevelt dies before receiving it.

Helps form and chairs the Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists to promote public education and international control.

Presents a new draft of field equations for his continuing general field theory program.

Supports public education campaigns on atomic energy, disarmament and international control.

Publishes a generalized theory of gravitation during his continuing search for a unified field theory.

Publishes Autobiographical Notes, reflecting on the development of his scientific ideas and philosophy.

Presents and revises his mature attempts to construct a unified classical field theory.

Publishes a collection of essays on science, society, philosophy and public affairs.

Refines asymmetric-field approaches intended to combine gravitation and electromagnetism.

Declines the offer to become president of Israel, citing lack of aptitude and experience for official duties.

Signs Bertrand Russell's appeal warning of nuclear war and urging peaceful resolution of international disputes.

Albert Einstein dies in Princeton, New Jersey, aged 76.