Report of Earl G. Harrison Concerning Conditions of Displaced Persons after World War II

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Description

This report by Earl G. Harrison outlined deficiencies in the treatment and care of displaced persons, particularly Jews, in the U.S. Zone of Occupation in the aftermath of the Second World War. Harrison urged the recognition of Jewish displaced persons as a distinct group, irrespective of nationality, facing unique hardships.

Citation

This primary source comes from the Collection DDE-EPRE: Eisenhower, Dwight D: Papers, Pre-Presidential.

National Archives Identifier: 12007695

Full Citation: Report of Earl G. Harrison: Mission to Europe to Inquire into the Condition and Needs of Those Among the Displaced Persons in the Liberated Countries of Western Europe and in the SHAEF Area of Germany – With Particular Reference to the Jewish Refugee; 8/1945; Truman Harry S. (4); Principal Files, 1916 – 1952; Collection DDE-EPRE: Eisenhower, Dwight D: Papers, Pre-Presidential,; Dwight D. Eisenhower Library, Abilene, KS. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/document/harrison-report-concerning-conditions-displaced-persons-post-ww2/, April 24, 2026]

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