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Domestic News
April 12, 1955
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Albert Schweitzer endorses a home in Germany for illegitimate children of American Negro soldiers, who face racial ostracism. The refuge, founded by Irene Dillop, addresses an estimated 10,000+ such children.
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BONN, Germany—(ANP) Albert Schweitzer, called the greatest man of the 20th century, has given his support to a home for illegitimate children of American Negro soldiers.
It is the first organized refuge for the children who are suffering from racial ostracism.
The noted physician, theologian, musician and Nobel prize winner stated that he was giving his support to the founder, Irene Dillop wife of a Protestant pastor.
There are 3,400 registered illegitimate children of Negro troops stationed here, but Mrs. Dillop has estimated there are at least three times as many as have been registered.
Although little racial discrimination exists against the soldiers, the offspring have generally been ostracized.
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BONN, Germany—(ANP) Albert Schweitzer, called the greatest man of the 20th century, has given his support to a home for illegitimate children of American Negro soldiers.
It is the first organized refuge for the children who are suffering from racial ostracism.
The noted physician, theologian, musician and Nobel prize winner stated that he was giving his support to the founder, Irene Dillop wife of a Protestant pastor.
There are 3,400 registered illegitimate children of Negro troops stationed here, but Mrs. Dillop has estimated there are at least three times as many as have been registered.
Although little racial discrimination exists against the soldiers, the offspring have generally been ostracized.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
What keywords are associated?
Albert Schweitzer
Brown Babies
Illegitimate Children
American Negro Soldiers
Racial Ostracism
Irene Dillop
What entities or persons were involved?
Albert Schweitzer
Irene Dillop
Where did it happen?
Bonn, Germany
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Bonn, Germany
Key Persons
Albert Schweitzer
Irene Dillop
Outcome
first organized refuge established; 3,400 registered children, estimated at least 10,200 total; children facing racial ostracism.
Event Details
Albert Schweitzer supports home for illegitimate children of American Negro soldiers, founded by Irene Dillop, wife of a Protestant pastor.