American Jewish Congress, 1974-1980

1974, [1977-1979]-1980. Confidential memorandum from Rabbi Henry Siegman. Executive Director to American Jewish Congress leadership. Siegman provides an account of the March 12, 1979 meeting between representatives of several major Jewish organizations and Pope John Paul II in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican (March 21, 1979). Memorandum from Will Maslow to Konvitz answering Konvitz's request that Maslow show how the Jewish "Defense Agencies" moved from the defense of Jewish rights exclusively, to a defense of human rights generally, with particular reference to the American Jewish Congress. Maslow's response is detailed (September 6, 1974). A confidential memorandum from Howard Squadron, President, reporting on a number of meetings that he attended at the White House. A draft of a proposed Governing Council Statement on the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT II) and various resolutions on national and international issues and concerns of the Jewish Community. Other routine letters and materials.