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The China History Podcast
Ep. 335 | Qian Xuesen (Part 2)
Sep 3, 2023
Qian Xuesen, a Chinese scientist, faced accusations of being a communist in the US during the Red Scare. Despite his contributions, he was deported back to China. He went on to make significant contributions to China's missile and space programs. The podcast explores the FBI investigation, Chen's struggles, negotiations during the Korean War, and Qian's return to China.
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- Qian Xuesen, a respected scientist, was wrongly accused of being a communist in the US during the Red Scare era of the 1950s, leading to his deportation back to China despite his contributions to America and denials of political beliefs.
- After being deported, Qian Xuesen played a significant role in China's missile and space programs, becoming an emblem of loyalty and nationalism in the country.
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Chen Shue's son accused of Communist ties and loses security clearance
In 1950, Chen Shue's son, a respected scientist living the American dream, faced accusations of being a member of the Communist Party of the United States. Despite his contributions to the country and denial of political beliefs, his security clearance was revoked, prohibiting him from working on classified projects. The accusations shattered his world and led him to resign from his position at Caltech and consider returning to China.
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