Albert Einstein 59 - anti- Semitism

The period of Dr. Albert Einstein's life in Berlin Were the most happening, fruitful and creative years! When the Eclipse expedition of 1919 was broadcasted, Overnight, Einstein's popularity catapulted to a high level. He became a celebrity scientist of great value and merit! But like in every life story of a great personality, There is one side which reveals hard times of struggle, Oppositions, condemnation and rivalry! Dr. Einstein was attacked for being a Jew, The anti-Semites reproached his work as ‘Jewish Science'! At first, Dr. Einstein ignored these verbal attacks, Harsh insinuations and outrageous criticism. But when his dedicated work of ‘The Theory of Relativity' Was attacked most unscrupulously, He began to voice his opinion in public. By late 1920's, the anti-Semitism in Germany increased, Dr. Einstein called it as 'Anti Relativity Company'! After he had delivered two lectures in Berlin Philharmonic Hall, His rivals charged him with plagiarism and distributed Anti-Semitic leaflets and Swastika labels, outside the hall. Time had arrived to repudiate the attacks made on his theory. Dr Einstein gave back his enemies and the trouble makers By issuing a statement in the newspapers and in a lecture. Such events created a bitter taste among physicists, Einstein's fans were afraid that he would leave Germany for good! A Biographical Poem