Did U.S. anti-immgration hysteria doom the passengers on the "St Louis"? It's complicated.
TitleDid U.S. anti-immgration hysteria doom the passengers on the "St Louis"? It's complicated.
Author
Call numberP940.53159/001
Object number09694
Place of publicationNew York, New York, United States
PublisherNew York Times
Year of publication
2017
MaterialLoose-leaf
Description
The journey of the MS St. Louis lasted only a period of a few weeks, and yet for many, it has come to symbolize American indifference to the desperation of German Jews seeking safety from Nazi oppression.