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Presidency of Israel Declined

United States · Science / Physics. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.

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1952

Albert Einstein18 November 1952

Princeton · Science / Physics

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

Names involved

Albert Einstein

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