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Get to Know the World War II Rescuers You Should Know

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Irena Sendler: Get to Know the World War II Rescuer (People You Should Know)

by Judy Greenspan

4.2 out of 5

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World War II was a time of great darkness and suffering. But even in the darkest of times, there were people who risked their own lives to save others. These rescuers came from all walks of life, and their stories are both inspiring and heartbreaking.

One of the most famous rescuers was Oskar Schindler. A German industrialist, Schindler saved over 1,200 Jews from the Holocaust by employing them in his factories. He often risked his own life to protect his workers, and he even hid them in his own home when the Nazis came to round them up.

Another well-known rescuer was Raoul Wallenberg. A Swedish diplomat, Wallenberg saved thousands of Hungarian Jews by issuing them Swedish passports. He also helped to organize safe houses and soup kitchens for the Jews. In 1944, Wallenberg was arrested by the Nazis and was never seen again.

There were also many ordinary people who risked their lives to save others during the war. For example, Anne Frank's family was hidden by the Dutch family the Van Pelts for two years. The Van Pelts risked their own lives to protect the Franks, and they even helped to Anne to keep a diary of her experiences.

The stories of these rescuers are a reminder of the power of courage and compassion. Even in the darkest of times, there are always people who are willing to stand up for what is right. These rescuers are an inspiration to us all, and their stories should never be forgotten.

Here are some other World War II rescuers you should know:

Irena Sendler: A Polish social worker who saved over 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto.
Miep Gies: A Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis.
Corrie ten Boom: A Dutch woman who helped to hide Jews and other persecuted people from the Nazis.
Father Maximilian Kolbe: A Polish priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in a Nazi concentration camp.
Jan Karski: A Polish resistance fighter who smuggled information about the Holocaust to the Allies.

These are just a few of the many people who risked their lives to save others during World War II. Their stories are a reminder of the power of the human spirit, and they should never be forgotten.

If you are interested in learning more about the World War II rescuers, there are many resources available online. You can also visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., or the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem.

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* Oskar Schindler: A black and white photo of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved over 1,200 Jews from the Holocaust. * Raoul Wallenberg: A black and white photo of Raoul Wallenberg, a Swedish diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarian Jews from the Holocaust. * Anne Frank: A black and white photo of Anne Frank, a young Jewish girl who wrote a diary about her experiences during the Holocaust. * Irena Sendler: A black and white photo of Irena Sendler, a Polish social worker who saved over 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw Ghetto. * Miep Gies: A black and white photo of Miep Gies, a Dutch woman who hid Anne Frank and her family from the Nazis. * Corrie ten Boom: A black and white photo of Corrie ten Boom, a Dutch woman who helped to hide Jews and other persecuted people from the Nazis. * Father Maximilian Kolbe: A black and white photo of Father Maximilian Kolbe, a Polish priest who volunteered to die in place of a stranger in a Nazi concentration camp. * Jan Karski: A black and white photo of Jan Karski, a Polish resistance fighter who smuggled information about the Holocaust to the Allies.

Irena Sendler: Get to Know the World War II Rescuer (People You Should Know)

by Judy Greenspan

4.2 out of 5