He even coordinated Richard Byrds last expedition to the South pole. David Martin was a true renaissance man. His three books on Yugoslavia are still required reading for anyone who wants to understand that troubled part of the world. He was a passionate advocate for refugees. and as executive director of the Refugee Defense Committee from 1946 to 1947. he was instrumental In ending the inhumane practice of forcible repatriation of war time refugees to the Communist eastern bloc. David was legendary in the Senate for the breadth and depth of his expertise. During the 11 years he served on my fathers staff.
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