The Archive · 1938

Mr. Hoover Expresses His Indignation

German People Are Not To Blame, But Leaders Polo Alto, Cal., Nov. 13.

"I am happy to give public expression to my indignation over the treatment suffered by Jews in Germany," Mr. Herbert Hoover, President of the United States from 1928 to 1932, wrote today in a special message to the Federal Council. of Churches.

"It is not the German people that must be blamed, however, but the politicians in power." he added.

These individuals are taking Germany 450 years back to the time of the Inquisition and Torquemada.

"I am persuaded to believe that if the German people could speak, they would not approve of such anti-Semitic acts. Since they cannot express their opinions, it is the duty of men in the whole world to emphasize their indignation not only over the sufferings inflicted upon innocent people but also against the blow that is being struck at civilization."—Hava: pas S SESS

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