“No problem can be solved by the same consciousness that created it.” – Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein is typically known for his inventions and discoveries lead to him by his exceptionally high IQ. He is best known for compounding the equation E=MC^2 and his theory of relativity, however, it should be noted that this man also contributed to the end of World War 2 while dealing with his own personal struggles after fleeing from Germany.

Albert Einstein used his substantial intelligence in order to assist in the creation of the atomic bombs that ended the war. In 1905, while still working in Germany, he applied the quantum theory to light to explain the photoelectric effect, proved the existence of atoms, introduced his theory of relativity, and enlightened the world of the fundamental relationship between mass and energy. This “miracle year” full of new and successful discoveries would eventually guide him to the creation of the atomic bomb. He was also awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1921 for these great findings.

In 1933, Einstein seemed to be in danger, due to the fact that he was a Jew living in Germany. One month before Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany, he made the wise decision to permanently emigrate to the United States. There he found work in Princeton, New Jersey.

Later in life, Einstein’s theories, and his formula E=MC^2, helped form the development of the atomic bomb. In 1939, in a letter written to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Einstein urged the President to approve funding for the development of uranium before Germany could win the war. He wrote this persuasive letter after being informed that the Germans were already in the process of creating an atomic bomb. Evidently, Einstein hoped that this bomb would be dropped on Germany, rather than Japan.

Two years later, the United States had entered the war, and the President took Einstein’s advice to make an atomic bomb that would cause an end to the fighting. In 1945, the war had finally ended after we sent two atomic bombs to Japan.

“I do not know with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones.” – Albert Einstein