In the winter of 1930, Einstein accepts an invitation to spend several months at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena, California. Einstein is delighted at the thought of meeting Michelson, now in his late 70s.
On the voyage over, Einstein is shocked at the luxuriousness of his room. He demands to be moved to a more modest room, but is dissuaded by Elsa. When the ship lands in New York, he gives several interviews, despite having earlier adamantly refused.....
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