Russia
In 1917 Imbrie entered the U.S. consular service and was posted to Russia. When Russia withdrew from the war in 1918, the American embassy left Petrograd. Imbrie returned six weeks later as the only U.S. representative in the city during the rise of the Bolsheviks. He protected tons of Allied supplies, helped with food relief, and set up a network of operatives to track Bolshevik and German activities. When Imbrie learned of his imminent arrest, the Norwegian embassy staff helped him get out of Russia.
Imbrie often confronted the Soviet secret police on behalf of jailed Americans.
The New York Times, September 24, 1924.
Imbrie often confronted the Soviet secret police on behalf of jailed Americans.
The New York Times, September 24, 1924.
