2364General KnowledgeMedium
Which famous personality was offered to be the first President of Israel?
AFernandus adwerd
BBarack Obama
CAlbert Einstein
DNone of these
Correct answer
C. Albert Einstein
Explanation
Albert Einstein, a Jew, but not an Israeli citizen, was offered the presidency in 1952, but turned it down, stating: “I am deeply moved by the offer from our State of Israel, and at once saddened and ashamed that I cannot accept it.