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Re: Female Schindler
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Originally Posted by Colr
Didn't know this:-
Irene Sendler, known to many as the “female Schindler”, rescued children and babies imprisoned in the Jewish ghetto in Warsaw, smuggling them out in bags, or through the sewers, and hiding them with friendly families around Warsaw.
Worth a read:-
'Female Schindler' Irene Sendler, who saved thousands of Jewish children, dies - Telegraph
However, this is disappointing:-
Sendler was a nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007, but lost out to Al Gore, former Vice President of the United States.
Robbie Williams must have been presenting them.
Al Gore FFS!!! |
an inspiring story and a real hero, whatever her own modesty claims.
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