The Gottheil Medal awarded annually by Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity for “outstanding service to Jewry,” was presented last night to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt. In making the presentation. Harold Reigelman lauded Mrs. Roosevelt for her “tireless effort and personal example” in fighting ignorance, bigotry and discrimination.
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