Albert Einstein: achievements, criticism, and sources
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Achievements and contributions.
Supported Hebrew University of Jerusalem and bequeathed his archives and estate to it
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Declined Israel’s presidency citing conscience conflict and lack of political aptitude
Warned of nuclear dangers and co-signed 1955 Russell–Einstein Manifesto advocating disarmament
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Einstein’s 1917 paper introduced stimulated emission, the principle behind lasers
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In 1914, he gave his wife a list of harsh rules for staying married.
Imposed harsh marital conditions on wife Mileva Marić during separation
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Subject of extensive FBI surveillance for suspected Communist ties but no proof found
Denounced McCarthy hearings and urged intellectuals to refuse testimony
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Critics note his retreat from absolute pacifism and evolving, sometimes-criticized Zionism
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