Episode 24: Part 2 Theft & Suppression Of Tesla's Enigmatic Technology
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Did Nikola Tesla's groundbreaking work fall into the hands of secret government agents? We unravel the mysterious events following Tesla's death in January 1943, focusing on the alleged break-in at the New Yorker Hotel where three individuals—Sava Kasanovich, George Clark, and Kenneth Sweezy—seized invaluable documents. Dive into the complexity of their relationships, possibly implicating FBI involvement, and discover why government engineer Fitzgerald was particularly eager to leverage Tesla's revolutionary ideas for the U.S. war effort.
Uncover the hidden layers within FBI documents that reveal the government's immediate actions to secure Tesla's inventions posthumously. Despite the Germans' impending defeat in 1942, there was an intense rush to ensure Tesla's work remained out of Axis hands. Key figures like Fitzgerald and Mr. Little played significant roles in this effort, navigating bureaucratic hurdles and conflicting reports to protect Tesla's legacy. Learn about the internal government dynamics and the ultimate fate of Tesla's pioneering innovations.
Get ready for a rollercoaster of events that followed Tesla's death, marked by jurisdictional disputes and hurried attempts to secure his possessions by various individuals and agencies. The involvement of the Yugoslavian consulate and the Alien Property Custodian adds another layer of intrigue. We also delve into the burglary investigation of Tesla's room, examining conflicting accounts and the need for secrecy during wartime. This episode promises to keep you on the edge of your seat as we reveal the mysteries and legacy of one of history's greatest inventors.
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Chapters
1. Episode 24: Part 2 Theft & Suppression Of Tesla's Enigmatic Technology (00:00:00)
2. Government Involvement in Tesla's Papers (00:00:23)
3. Concerns Over Nikola Tesla's Documents (00:05:52)
4. Confusion Surrounding Tesla's Estate (00:15:34)
5. Tesla's Room Burglary Investigation (00:25:35)
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