The Rosenberg Trial

The Rosenberg Trial was a 1951 legal case in the United States involving Julius and Ethel Rosenberg. They were accused of espionage—sharing classified information about atomic weapons with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The government argued they compromised national security, leading to their conviction. Despite some public debate, they were sentenced to death, and in 1953, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed. The case remains controversial, with debates over the evidence and fairness, but it is widely seen as a pivotal event in Cold War history reflecting fears of espionage and nuclear proliferation.