Were Julius and Ethel Rosenberg acquitted of passing American atomic secrets to the Russians?

No, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were not acquitted; they were convicted of espionage in 1951 for passing atomic secrets to the Soviet Union. Their trial was highly controversial and marked by significant public debate over the fairness of the proceedings and the evidence presented. They were ultimately executed in 1953, making them the first American civilians to be executed for espionage during peacetime. Their case continues to evoke discussions about justice and the Cold War era.