The US government initially refused her a visa , but reversed its decision in the face of publicity , including offers of hospitality from several families ( some of them Jewish ) .
As a teenager , Schramm was awarded a competitive scholarship to study in the United States .
The United States government initially refused Schramm a visa , but reversed its decision in the face of publicity , including offers of hospitality from several families ( some of them Jewish ) .
As a teenager , Schramm was awarded a competitive scholarship to study in the United States .