Russell–Einstein Manifesto

It highlighted the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and called for world leaders to seek peaceful resolutions to international conflict.

[2]After learning of the bombing of Hiroshima and seeing an impending nuclear arms race, Joseph Rotblat, the only scientist to leave the Manhattan Project on moral grounds, remarked that he "became worried about the whole future of mankind.

"[3] Over the years that followed, Russell and Rotblat worked on efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, collaborating with Albert Einstein and other scientists to compose what became known as the Russell–Einstein Manifesto.

Gradually, however, they became convinced by the forcefulness of his arguments, as was evident in the excellent reporting in the Press, which in many cases gave front page coverage.Russell had begun the conference by stating:[4] I am bringing the warning pronounced by the signatories to the notice of all the powerful Governments of the world in the earnest hope that they may agree to allow their citizens to survive.The manifesto called for a conference where scientists would assess the dangers posed to the survival of humanity by weapons of mass destruction.

One particular phrase is quoted often, including by Rotblat upon receipt of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995:[5]:320 Remember your humanity, and forget the rest.The manifesto called for an international conference, and was originally planned by Jawaharlal Nehru to be held in India.

Instead, Cyrus Eaton, a Canadian industrialist who had known Russell since 1938, offered to finance the conference in his hometown of Pugwash, Nova Scotia.