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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 19 · Episode 11

The Genius Behind the Bomb

Aired Sep 29, 1992at 9PM·55m

Physicists Albert Einstein and Leo Szilard reenact the signing of the 1939 letter that alerted President Franklin Roosevelt to the feasibility of atomic weapons. Szilard drafted and Einstein signed the famous warning, which led to the building of the first atomic bomb.

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When did NOVA Season 19 Episode 11 air?

NOVA Season 19 Episode 11 aired on September 29, 1992 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 19 Episode 11?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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