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The American Legal Profession And The War Crimes Trials In Germany, 1942-1951, Robert G. Waite
The American Legal Profession And The War Crimes Trials In Germany, 1942-1951, Robert G. Waite
Robert G. Waite
Summary. As reports of Nazi atrocities became more common in the summer of 1942 the calls from within the American legal profession for the prosecution of those responsible grew too. A number of attorneys advocated strong criminal sanctions and they urged the leaders of those nations allied against Nazi Germany to establish tribunals to handle these cases. Advocates of stern legal measures and criminal prosecution believed that such actions were essential to the ensure justice for those who had been persecuted. These calls were soon overshadowed by those legal scholars who viewed legal action as crucial to the development of …
'Street Arabs, Gutter Snipes And Waifs': The Problem Of Wayward, Abandonned And Desitute Children In New York City, 1840-1920, Robert G. Waite
'Street Arabs, Gutter Snipes And Waifs': The Problem Of Wayward, Abandonned And Desitute Children In New York City, 1840-1920, Robert G. Waite
Robert G. Waite
The problem of wayward and destitute youths plagued New York City throughout the later 19th century. During these years an estimated 40,000 children lived much of their lives on the streets. A number of civic reformers launched a number of programs to combat these problem, to aid the children. This article focuses on the problem of the wayward youths. The essay is available on-line at the website newyorkhistoryreview.com (see attached) and it will be published in the annual volume for 2012.