Manfred George

Manfred George was a German journalist, author, and translator who made significant contributions to the literary world. Born Manfred Georg Cohn, he later adopted the surname George. Following the rise of the Nazi regime, George left his native Germany and spent time in various European countries before emigrating to the United States in 1939. Despite arriving in the country with limited financial resources, he went on to achieve notable success in his field.

George's most notable achievement was his work as the editor of Aufbau, a German-language periodical. Under his leadership, the publication underwent a transformation from a small monthly newsletter to a prominent weekly newspaper. During World War II and the post-war era, Aufbau became a vital source of information for Jewish individuals seeking to rebuild their lives and for survivors of Nazi concentration camps attempting to reconnect with one another. George remained at the helm of Aufbau as editor-in-chief until his death, leaving a lasting legacy in the world of journalism and literature.