All in a Life-time

Name: All in a Life-time
Author: Henry Morgenthau

By Henry Morgenthau

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A memoir recounts a life that begins with an upbringing in Germany and continues through immigration, education, and early work in law and business, evolving into roles in real estate and finance and active civic and political engagement. It chronicles political campaigns, public appointments and a diplomatic post in Constantinople, wartime contacts with military and political leaders, humanitarian and Red Cross involvement, participation in postwar peace work and a mission to Poland, and candid reflections on Zionism. Chapters mix narrative episodes, professional anecdotes, and personal reflections on public responsibility and social service.

About the Author

Henry Morgenthau

Henry Morgenthau was an American diplomat and author, best known for his role as the U.S. Ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during World War I. His experiences in this tumultuous period are vividly recounted in his memoir, "Ambassador Morgenthau's Story," which provides a firsthand account of the events leading up to the Armenian Genocide. Morgenthau's writings reflect his deep concern for human rights and his advocacy for the Armenian people. In addition to his diplomatic work, he authored several other notable works, including "All in a Life-time" and "Secrets of the Bosphorus," which further explore his insights into international relations and the complexities of the era.