My country versus me

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"Wen Ho Lee, a patriotic American scientist born in Taiwan, had devoted almost his entire life to science and to helping improve U.S. defense capabilities. He loved his job at Los Alamos National Laboratory and spent his leisure time fishing, cooking, gardening, and with his family. Then, suddenly, everything changed and he found himself in the spotlight, accused of espionage by members of Congress and the national media and portrayed as the most dangerous traitor since the Rosenbergs. He was even told that their fate - execution - might well be his own.". "Although Dr. Lee was horrified by these words, he knew he was innocent and believed that this was all a big mistake that would be cleared up quickly. But in December 1999, his worst fears were confirmed when he was manacled, shackled, brought to jail, and put in a tiny, solitary-confinement cell, where he would remain for the next nine months. His arrest sparked controversy throughout the country; it triggered concern for national security, debate about racial profiling and media distortion, and outrage over a return to McCarthy-era paranoia. Throughout the ordeal, Dr. Lee steadfastly maintained his innocence. Now, at last, he is free to tell his story."--BOOK JACKET.

subjects: United States,  Asian Americans,  Nuclear physicists,  National security,  United States. Dept. of Energy,  Cultural assimilation,  Nuclear weapons information,  Ethnic identity,  Los Alamos National Laboratory,  Chinese Espionage,  Engineering laboratories,  Nuclear weapons,  Security measures,  Biography,  History,  United States. Department of Energy,  Scientists,  Chinese Americans,  Mechanical engineers,  Humor, general,  Chinese americans

People: Wen Ho Lee

Places: United States,  New Mexico,  Los Alamos

Times: 20th century