This case traces the rise of Albert Einstein from a small town in Germany to a towering intellectual leader who revolutionized the field of physics. The case describes his early education and his penchant for individual thinking and non-conformity. A committed pacifist, he changed his views during World War II and urged President Roosevelt to build an atomic bomb to defeat Nazi Germany. He then spent the rest of his life advocating nuclear arms control. Students will learn how Albert Einstein navigated life's choices to leave a lasting impact on the world.