In New York, the first nationwide organization focusing on the economic needs of Jews of Hungary and Central Europe is formed as a permanent body.
50 years ago Dec. 13, 1946
President Truman creates a civil rights committee to combat hate and intolerance.
25 years ago Dec. 17, 1971
Israeli Cabinet member Shimon Peres says “the problem about the Suez is linking the opening of the Canal to a total peace agreement.”
10 years ago Dec. 19, 1986
Former Soviet prisoner of conscience Natan Sharansky is scheduled to speak at the 20th annual meeting of the Bay Area Council for Soviet Jews.