Abstract
The International Press Institute organized a meeting of French and German editors in Strasbourg. The following communique was approved unanimously: The press in both Germany and France is called on to achieve a great task in eliminating misunderstandings and prejudices and furthering mutual understanding between the two peoples. In pursuit of these aims the press must bring to its work objectivity, dignity and an awareness of the responsibilities involved. Journalists taking part in the meeting at Strasbourg pledge themselves in a “gentleman's agreement” to observe these principles in their newspapers.
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