The Evian Conference of 1938 and the Jewish Refugee Crisis

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The Evian Conference of July 1938, convened by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, aimed to address the plight of Jews fleeing Germany and Austria. However, it revealed the reluctance of nations to accept Jewish refugees rather than providing genuine solutions. Paul Bartrop challenges the prevailing belief that the conference was a lost opportunity to save lives, arguing it met its original goals. This study critically examines misconceptions surrounding the event, filling a significant gap in Holocaust literature and recontextualizing the perceived failure of the conference.