Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were American citizens who were arrested in 1950 for allegedly spying for the Soviet Union during the Cold War. They were accused of passing atomic secrets to the Soviets, which heightened fears of nuclear warfare. Their trial in 1951 was highly publicized and controversial, with many believing they were unfairly convicted.
In 1953, the Rosenbergs were executed in the electric chair, making them the first American civilians to be sentenced to death for espionage. Their case remains a significant event in U.S. history, reflecting the intense political climate of the time and raising questions about justice and civil rights during the McCarthy era.