Who would have thought it first Albert Einstein opportunity to enter politics. Unconditional, the genius physicist was once offered to be the president of Israel.
The story is that, following the death of Israel’s first president Chaim Weizmann in 1952, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion offered this position. However, neither Einstein nor Ben-Gurion were thrilled enough with this.
Einstein found this offer embarrassing. Ben-Gurion joked with an assistant: “I have to offer him this position because it’s impossible not to. However, if he accepts, then we’re in trouble.”
Einstein subtly refused
It is said in the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Einstein throughout his life consistently showed his support for Israel. However, he tried to refuse immediately when he was offered the presidency.
He did not consent to an official meeting with representatives of the Israeli embassy. The Israeli ambassador of the time, Abba Eban, insisted on sending him a letter in the name of Ben-Gurion.
Eban’s offer underscored Israel’s admiration for Einstein and urged him to consider the nation’s intellectual and spiritual potential.
The letter also convinced the genius that he could freely engage in scientific research when he became president. The letter also said to accept the position then Einstein who lives in Princeton, New Jersey, had to move to Israel.
In response to this offer, Einstein responded with a short and friendly response. He appreciated the offer and highlighted his strong emotional connection with Jews.
She said her refusal was due to personal shortcomings, such as a lack of relevant skills and advanced age.
“I don’t have the natural talent and experience to deal well with people,” Einstein wrote in response to a letter of offer to become president of Israel.
According to the History page, Einstein’s offer was thought to be due to his connection to his Jewish heritage and his open opposition to anti-Semitism.
When rejected, Einstein he also said: “All my life I have faced objective issues.”
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