Levy assumed the position of President of the International Rescue Committee (IRC). This organization was founded over half a century ago by a number of distinguished Americans in an effort to help mitigate the tragedy of dislocation and destruction which accompanied World War I1. Since its founding the IRC has been one of the leading organizations in the world in helping to deal with the problem of refugees and those seeking political asylum. and the organization has been a major provider of and advocate for humanitarian assistance. It is most appropriate that one of the first public responsibilities of Mr. Levy as the new president of the IRC was to speak at an exhibit honoring the activities of Varian Fry.
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