A few months after the Allied forces’ victory in Europe, a delegation of Representatives embarked on a five week journey around the continent to study the progress of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA). Created in 1943 by an agreement between 44 nations, the UNRRA assisted people in war-torn Allied nations, and the millions displaced throughout Europe. Once the war ended, the underfunded agency soon became overwhelmed with requests for aid. Trips like this were essential for gathering information about the situation on the ground in Europe, as press access—particularly from areas controlled by Russia—remained limited.
