Notwithstanding the decision of the cabinet to refuse Trotsky’s application for permission to visit Germany, the German branch of the League of Human Rights decided to continue the fight in his behalf.
The League announced today that it is calling a mass meeting to be held on Monday, April 15 to demand asylum for Trotsky.
Keep Jewish Stories in Focus.
JTA has documented Jewish history in real-time for over a century. Keep our journalism strong by joining us in supporting independent, award-winning reporting.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.