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Political Platform of the Original NSDAP

A STRUGGLE FOR THE SOUL OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE.

Some people like Jews and some do not; but no thoughtful man can doubt the fact that they are beyond all question the most formidable and the most remarkable race which has ever appeared in the world.

From across the sea six million men and women call to us for help, and eight hundred thousand little children cry for bread.

Foreign Office,
November 2nd, 1917

Dear Lord Rothschild,

I have much pleasure in conveying to you, on behalf of His Majesty’s Government, the following declaration of sympathy with Jewish Zionist aspirations which has been submitted to, and approved by, the Cabinet.

• Women and children in Warsaw starving to death

President Woodrow Wilson issued a Proclamation on this day, stating: “Whereas, in the various countries now engaged in war, there are nine millions of Jews, the great majority of whom are destitute of food, shelter, and clothing; driven from their homes without warning … causing starvation, disease and untold suffering; and Whereas the people of the United States of America have learned … of this terrible plight … I, Woodrow Wilson, do proclaim January 27, 1916, as a day upon which [to] … make contributions …for the aid of the stricken Jewish people. Contributions may be addressed to the American Red Cross.”

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Rabbi Wise said, in part:

“The day will never come when I will care less for Zion, when there will be anyone who will strive more for the glorious ideals of Zionism.