to deny asylum to endangered Jews, and the failure of the American Jewish establishment to put sufficient pressure on US politicians, such as Roosevelt, to engage in effective rescue operations. Breckinridge Long, one of the four assistant secretaries of state, and a clique of other State Department executives, figure prominently in many episodes in this history.
Denying asylum to endangered Jews and the American Jewish community's lack of pressure on US politicians like Roosevelt to implement rescue efforts are central themes in this narrative. Breckinridge Long, one of four assistant secretaries of state, along with a group of other State Department officials, are key figures in many events related to this history.