America and the Survivors of the Holocaust

A study of American policies towards the European Jews who survived the holocaust. Offers an analysis of displaced persons legislation enacted after the war, and examines the role of American Jews in countering anti-Semitism. Contents Preface Acknowledgments Prologue: America, Jews and Refugees 1. The Army and the Displaced Persons 2. The Harrison Report-And After 3. The Anglo-American Committee of Inquiry 4. Palestine, Poland, and Politics 101 5. The Formation of the Citizens Committee 5. The Formation of the Citizens Committee 6. The Scene Shifts to Congress 7. Congress Acts 8. Resettlement 9. Pat McCarran and the Amended DP Act Epilogue and Conclusion: The Delayed Pilgrims at Home Appendix A: A Statistical Synopsis Appendix B: The Harrison Report Appendix C: “Army Talk” Appendix D: Organizations Supporting the Goals of the CCDP Abbreviations and Location of Some of the Sources Notes Selected Bibliography Index