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1933 - The IRC's Beginnings

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April 26th, 2005 - 04:13PM
Photo: The Library of Congress

The IRC was founded at Albert Einstein's suggestion to assist victims of Hitler. Refugees from Mussolini's Italy and Franco's Spain later get help as well.


Posted By: Kathleen Sands | History Snapshots, UK & Europe
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