Einstein and Israel

I just learned that Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel in 1952, after the first president died but he declined saying he wasn't a politician. Of course Einstein died 3 years later anyway, but still...
One can only imagine how history may have been different if a respected genius and pacifist of Einstein's stature had chosen to accept and become president of Israel.
I never knew this and thought it was intresting and decided to share.

Israel may have wanted him as president merely to serve as a public relations man. I don't think the president of Israel has any real power.

Originally posted by quango

One can only imagine how history may have been different if a respected genius and pacifist of Einstein's stature had chosen to accept and become president of Israel.

It's pretty easy to answer.

1952 : Einstein is new Israel President.
1953 : Israel do her first A-bomb test.
1954 or 1955 the whole middle-east is nuked.

The story - to the best of my knowledge -is true; but, as has been pointed out, purely symobolic.

www.alberteinstein.info...


i also am rather fond of Einstein and wish there were more like him. the above site is new and really great

you can't create me
you can't destoy me

whats the difference between the pres and PM of israel