Department of Physics and Astronomy, University of Rochester, Slide 12
Einstein's Life:
The final years.
¥In 1952 Einstein was
asked to become the second president of the State of Israel. Einstein declined stating that he was
deeply touched by the offer, but did not feel suited for the position.
¥Einstein died in
1955 while preparing a draft for a television appearance celebrating the 7th anniversary of the creation of the State
of Israel.
The University of
Frankfurt's
Archives.