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Albert Einstein's FBI File

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/08/2007 - 20:22.
  • Biographical
  • Contemporary (Post-WWII)
  • Government
  • Modern (18th-20th Century)
  • Physical Sciences
  • Primary Source
URL: 

http://foia.fbi.gov/einstein.htm

Author: 
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Excerpt: 

An investigation was conducted by the FBI regarding the famous physicist because of his affiliation with the Communist Party. Einstein was a member, sponsor, or affiliated with thirty-four communist fronts between 1937-1954. He also served as honorary chairman for three communist organizations.

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