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Focusing on the stories of seven WWII refugees, Akira Kitade embarks on a quest to identify those depicted in haunting portraits. His investigation reveals whether they were among those saved by Chiune Sugihara's transit visas. Along the way, Kitade uncovers additional saviors, such as Dutch diplomat Jan Zwartendijk, and offers fresh perspectives on the significance of Sugihara's life-saving actions, highlighting the broader network of compassion during a time of crisis.
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Emerging Heroes, Akira Kitade
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- Emerging Heroes
- Subtitle
- WWII-Era Diplomats, Jewish Refugees, and Escape to Japan
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Akira Kitade
- Publisher
- Academic Studies Press
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 156
- ISBN13
- 9781644698686
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Textbooks
- Rating
- 5 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the stories of seven WWII refugees, Akira Kitade embarks on a quest to identify those depicted in haunting portraits. His investigation reveals whether they were among those saved by Chiune Sugihara's transit visas. Along the way, Kitade uncovers additional saviors, such as Dutch diplomat Jan Zwartendijk, and offers fresh perspectives on the significance of Sugihara's life-saving actions, highlighting the broader network of compassion during a time of crisis.