Who Was Nicholas Wunnon A Hero

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I think NIcholas Wunton was a hero of what he was doing and his brave. On the year 1938 which is one year before the World War II, the Nazis invaded other nations and wanted to destroy Jewish people. In fact, "Millions of Jewish people were transported to concentration camps. There, they were forced to work. Eventually, they were killed." state in the article.

In addition, "Winton wanted to begin a rescue operation for the children of Czechoslovakia." and "he had to first arrange for foster homes. He also needed enough funds to allow each child to return home after the war. Winton drew up lists of some 6,000 children. He published their photographs to encourage British families to take them in. He arranged trains and ferries to take

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