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Why did a Japanese diplomat save thousands of Jews in WW2?

Chiune Sugihara, a Japanese diplomat in WWII Lithuania, defied his government to save thousands of Jewish refugees. Risking his career and honor, he handwrote thousands of visas to grant desperate families the chance to escape Nazi and Soviet terror. Sugihara’s selfless bravery saved countless lives, leaving a legacy of compassion and moral courage that inspired generations to come.

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