Russell-Einstein Manifesto

The Russell-Einstein Manifesto was issued in London on July 9, 1955 by Bertrand Russell in the midst of the Cold War. It highlighted the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and called for world leaders to seek peaceful resolutions to international conflict. It was signed by 11 preeminent intellectuals and scientists, most notably Albert Einstein, days before his death on April 18, 1955. A few days after the release, philanthropist Cyrus Eaton offered to sponsor a conference - called for in the manifesto - in Pugwash, Nova Scotia, Eaton's birthplace. This conference was to be the first of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, held in July 1957.

Related Topics:
London - July 9 - 1955 - Bertrand Russell - Cold War - Nuclear weapons - Albert Einstein - April 18 - Cyrus Eaton - Pugwash, Nova Scotia - Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs - 1957

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~