The Rosenbergs' Controversial Legacy

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed in 1953 for allegedly spying for the Soviet Union, which sparked intense debates on their guilt, especially regarding Ethel's role. Over the years, advocates for their innocence highlighted the questionable nature of the evidence against them, particularly the testimony of Ethel's brother, David Greenglass, who later recanted his claims. The release of the Venona materials in the 1990s confirmed Julius's involvement in espionage, but Ethel's innocence remains a focal point of contention since she was not given a code name or evidence linking her directly to espionage activities. Michael Mirapol, their son, has tirelessly campaigned for a posthumous declaration of Ethel's innocence, hoping to bring attention to past miscarriages of justice.