Irene Sendler -- Holocaust Hero


	Irene Sendler -- Holocaust Hero

dorine

12-11-2007 10:27 AM

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wwii, hero, irene sendler, holocaust, children, jews, history

dorine says:

Amazing story.

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12-11-2007 11:41 AM

Socratoad

Good clip.

12-11-2007 2:17 PM

bignosemousie

"What can one person do?" It seems as if quite a bit is possible. Ask those 2500 children.

12-12-2007 6:16 AM

mickfinn

Nice clip dorine.

Makes one have faith in the inherent goodness in people doesn't it. Such a dark chapter in mankind's history yet the courage and principles of one woman stand fast in the face of total and unforgiving brutality.

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