John Gunther, Inside U.S.A. (1947), p. 683
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Not long ago, but before World War II was over, a young Negro girl was asked how she would punish Hitler. Answer: "Paint him black and bring him over here."
— John Gunther on Racial segregation
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About John Gunther
John Gunther (August 30, 1901 – May 29, 1970) was an American journalist and author.
About John Gunther
John Gunther (August 30, 1901 – May 29, 1970) was an American journalist and author.
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