The U.S. Deports A Chinese Scientist (1950)
It's June 5th. This day in 1943, the United States is in the process of deporting Qian Xuesen, a Chinese aerospace engineer who had lived in the US for decades and contributed significantly to WWII-era scientific research. Jody, NIki, and Kellie discuss how Qian came to the U.S. in the first place, rose the scientific and political ranks -- but then got caught up in larger geopolitical fears about Chinese communism. Sign up for our newsletter! Get your hands on This Day merch! Find out more at t...
Jun 05, 2025•19 min