Cassin was born in southern France and survived
World War I, severely wounded but alive.
He was a professor of law for many years and fled
To London with de Gaulle when Hitler led
His troops to overrun their land. His positions
Included work with the League of Nations and war veterans,
Whom he felt especially qualified to help bring peace
Between adversaries. He was honored with the Prize
For drafting the U.N. Declaration of Human Rights.
His tireless work with Eleanor Roosevelt brought sufficient ‘ayes’
To the drafts and additional covenants later signed.
But how could Peace come out of mere agreement with words?
“Here is your protection against violence; here is your sword,
The belief in our life, The worth of mankind.”
June Edvenson 