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Presidency of Israel Declined

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

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Presidency of Israel Declined

18 November 1952 · Princeton · United States of America · Physics

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

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