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The USS General Black, dubbed the "Ship to Freedom" by its passengers, brought 813 European DPs from eleven nations to the United States under the Displaced Persons' Act, October 1, 1948 (National Archives and Records Administration, College Park via USHMM)
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"This is a story for Uncle Sam by Uncle Sam." An original narrative ballad providing commentary on the DP Act of 1948. A character called Uncle Sam (the soul of the US) delivers musical selections such as: "You find 'em and We'll use 'em" and "Those People Sure Look Good To Me" - in addition to spoken texts that challenge official US policies towards DPs.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 2299
Municipal archives id: LT992
Produced by:
Ted Hudis
About Citizens Committee on Displaced Persons
Dramatizations meant to sway public opinion in favor of 'displaced pilgrims.' European Jews seeking American citizenship after the Second World War.
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