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How Did One Portuguese Diplomat Save Thousands of Holocaust Refugees?

How Did One Portuguese Diplomat Save Thousands of Holocaust Refugees?

BrainStuff

January 22, 202610m 22s

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During WWII, a diplomat by the name of Aristides de Sousa Mendes disobeyed his government in order to provide safe passage to thousands of people fleeing fascist violence in Europe. Learn how his descendents are working together with descendents of those he saved to tell his story in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/aristides-de-sousa-mendes.htm

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historypeoplesocial issuesworld war ii