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Author:
Gersten, Alan.
Title:
A conspiracy of indifference : the Raoul Wallenberg story / Alan Gersten.
Publisher:
Xlibris Corp. distributor,
Xlibris Corp. distributor,
Copyright Date:
2001
Description:
359 p. ; 22 cm.
Subject:
Wallenberg, Raoul,--1912-1947.
Diplomats--Sweden--Biography.
Righteous Gentiles in the Holocaust--Biography.
Political prisoners--Biography.--Biography.
Jews--Persecutions--Hungary.
Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Hungary.
World War, 1939-1945--Rescue--Rescue--Hungary.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [343-361])
Contents:
Introduction: a hero's ceremony -- Wallenberg and Eichmann stake their ground -- Wallenberg practices his magic -- Imprisonment begins -- Intital attempts to free a hero of the Holocaust -- Imprisonment looks permanent -- U.S., Sweden decide to do nothing -- Noted and notables talk about Wallenberg's incarceration -- The Lantoses take up the fight -- An idea is born in the Heartland -- Lawyers at work -- A heavyweight joins the battle -- Historic filing and a bonding -- Waiting and arguments -- At last, a battle won -- Victory ebbs -- U.S. moves against Wallenberg case -- A win becomes a loss -- A new offensive begins in the Soviet Union -- More Wallenberg sightings, CIA ineptitude -- A committee's review -- A half century of valiant effort ends in failure.
ISBN:
9780738866024
0738866024
OCLC:
(OCoLC)48011779
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
UUAX975 -- Briar Cliff University - Mueller Library (Sioux City)

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