History

Question

What news does Einstein give to President Roosevelt,

why does he think this news is so important and what

does he want the president to do about it?

Answer

Einstein informs President Roosevelt that it is possible to build an atomic bomb, and that it is important to begin research and development of the bomb before other countries do. He urges the president to take action to ensure the United States is the first to develop the weapon.

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Albert Einstein informs President Franklin D. Roosevelt that it is possible to build an atomic bomb. He believes this news is important because other countries may be researching and developing the same weapon, and he wants the United States to be the first to develop it. He urges the president to take action to ensure the United States is the first to develop the weapon.