Mass Rescuer: Chiune Sugihara

During WWII, the Nazi regime sought to exterminate millions of people they saw as inferior. Despite their campaign of horror, those dark days inspired some to act - to risk their lives to save their friends, their neighbors, and even strangers whose lives were at risk through no fault of their own. One of the men who was willing to risk his life and career to save others came from a surprising place - Japan. The story of Chiune Sugihara, the vice-consul for the Japanese Empire in Lithuania, and how his efforts saved innocent lives, is history that deserves to be remembered. This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration. You can purchase the bow tie worn in this episode at The Tie Bar: https://www.thetiebar.com/?utm_campai... All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram. Find The History Guy at: Facebook:   / thehistoryguyyt   Patreon:   / thehistoryguy   Please send suggestions for future episodes: [email protected] The History Guy: History Deserves to Be Remembered is the place to find short snippets of forgotten history from five to fifteen minutes long. If you like history too, this is the channel for you. Subscribe for more forgotten history:    / @thehistoryguychannel  . Awesome The History Guy merchandise is available at: https://teespring.com/stores/the-hist... Script by JCG #history #thehistoryguy #wwii