n 1952, he was offered the position of President of ______.
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Switzerland
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USA
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Israel
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Italy
C
Correct answer
Explanation
In 1952, Albert Einstein was offered the presidency of Israel. After Chaim Weizmann (Israel's first president) died, the Israeli government offered the position to Einstein, who was Jewish and had been a supporter of the Zionist cause. Einstein politely declined, stating he lacked the natural aptitude and experience for political office.