Erika Mann

Overview

Erika Mann born Munich, Bavaria, Germany November 9, 1905 (d. 1969). German actress and writer; pacifist organizer and speaker. Chaired women’s peace conference, Munich, 1932. Won lawsuit against Nazi newspaper for calling her “a flatfooted peace hyena.” Exiled, 1933; opposed drift to war, 1937.

Quotations

“Now that freedom has vanished in so many places and peace is threatened from so many sides, the words peace and freedom have regained their radiance. The present demands from us a masterful love of peace.” (Vassar Misc. News, April 24, 1937; photo listal.com)