| ID | 148173 |
| Title Proper | Raging rivers and propaganda Weevils |
| Other Title Information | transnational disaster relief, cold war politics, and the 1954 Danube and Elbe floods |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Irwin, Julia F |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article analyzes disaster relief efforts for the 1954 Danube and Elbe River floods. Carried out jointly by the U.S. government and the Geneva-based League of Red Cross Societies, this food aid program affected Western and Eastern Europe, and marked an important moment in Cold War political and humanitarian history. |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomatic History Vol. 40, No.5; Nov 2016: p.893-921 |
| Journal Source | Diplomatic History Vol: 40 No 5 |
| Key Words | Cold War Politics ; 1954 ; Raging Rivers ; Propaganda Weevils ; Transnational Disaster Relief ; Danube and Elbe Floods |