In 1921, the American Relief Association sent food aid to Russia, where millions of citizens were suffering from a devastating famine. Browse this gallery of the human story — see the Russians who endured and the Americans tasked with delivering salvation.
Read an excerpt from the New York Times, dated December 26, 1919 titled: "WANT $300,000,000 TO AID CENTRAL EUROPE: Lenroot Proposes That Hoover Be Called to Advise Senate Committee."
Read an excerpt from the New York Times, dated September 21, 1922, titled: SAYS 1,000,000 FACE STARVATION IN RUSSIA, Colonel Haskell Cables That Moscow Government Will be Unable to Handle Situation.
