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In 1952 the trial of 13 members of the anti-fascist committe of the Soviet Union was conducted. All of thom known scientists, all Jews, and all innocent. This did not interest Stalin. He put the group through absurd torments, that its end was known.

Director : Alexander Zeldovich

Production Year : 2003

Duration : 104

Language : Russian

Ten Days That Unexpectedly Changed America: Einstein's Letter

"Einstein's Letter", part of the History Channel's Ten Days series, deals with specific side in the history of the Atomic Bomb. On December 6, 1941, on the eve of Pearl Harbor, a letter was delivered to President Roosevelt. It came from Albert Einstein, the famous Jewish-German scientist that was exiling in the US. The letter brought news and a concern: it was not only possible, but imperative that the United States build a nuclear bomb before the Nazis who were already at work on such a device. Behind the letter lay a story of scientific discovery and political intrigue. The hero of this behind-the-scenes tale...

Director : John Maggio, Barak Goodman

Production Year : 2006

Duration : 60

Language : English