It began as just another brass hat's press conference. UNRRA's boss in Germany, Lieut. General Sir Frederick Edgworth Morgan, wanted to discuss a problem: the thousands of Jews who were streaming out of Poland into Germany.
Next day's newspapers quoted Morgan as saying: "They certainly do not look like persecuted people. [They are] well dressed, well-fed, rosy-cheeked, and have plenty of money. ... I believe they have a plan ... to get out of Europe. ..."
That did it. Professional protesters cleared their throats and gave tongue. As the hysteria mounted and the astonished General shinnied up the nearest tree, the...
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