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8 Einstein records classified as Nuclear in the supplied World History Database data.

Albert Einstein in his Berlin office around 1920
Albert Einstein in his Berlin office, about 1920. Unknown photographer — public domain. Wikimedia Commons source.

Einstein-Szilard Letter

2 August 1939 · Long Island · United States of America · Nuclear

Signs the Einstein-Szilard letter warning President Roosevelt about uranium chain reactions and possible powerful bombs.

Second Roosevelt Letter

7 March 1940 · Princeton · United States of America · Nuclear

Writes again to President Roosevelt urging stronger attention to uranium research developments.

Third Roosevelt Letter

25 April 1940 · Princeton · United States of America · Nuclear

Sends another letter to Roosevelt concerning the need for effective action on uranium research.

Postwar Atomic Weapons Advocacy

1945 · Princeton · United States of America · Nuclear

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

Final Roosevelt Letter Prepared

25 March 1945 · Princeton · United States of America · Nuclear

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

Emergency Committee of Atomic Scientists

1946 · Princeton · United States of America · Nuclear

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

Russell-Einstein Manifesto Signed

1955 · Princeton · United States of America · Nuclear

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