Anti-Defamation League Is Founded
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Religion, Ethics, Social Issues, Reform, and Protest
- Subcategories: Civil Rights, Minority Rights, Minorities, Judaism, Jews, Synagogues, Temples, Organizations, Agencies, Institutions, Discrimination, Prejudice
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950
- Geographical Location: New York City
- Date: September, 1913
Article abstract: Creation of a major organization working against anti-Semitism and racial discrimination of all kinds.
Summary of Event
The Anti-Defamation League of B’nai B’rith was founded in September, 1913, with the express purpose of disseminating positive messages about Jews and Jewishness; combating negative stereotypes of Jews; and exerting pressure on public libraries, schools, organizations, and companies to improve the image of Jewish people in the United States. The Anti-Defamation League has continued to point out examples of...
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