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Genre: Biography
The family of a Japanese diplomat living in Lithuania in 1940 is confronted by Jewish refugees asking for Japanese visas to escape the German Nazis. Without his country’s permission, the diplomat issues thousands of the visas. Even today, years after his death, Japanese and Jewish families alike honor Mr. Sugihara for his bravery. The family of a Japanese diplomat living in Lithuania in 1940 is confronted by Jewish refugees asking for Japanese visas to escape the German Nazis. Without his country’s permission, the diplomat issues thousands of the visas. Even today, years after his death, Japanese and Jewish families alike honor Mr. Sugihara for his bravery.
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Vocab word - Meaning:
agreement- harmony in feeling or opinion
cable- message sent through wires by electric current; also called a telegram
diplomat- person whose work is to manage relations between nations
issue- to send out; put forth
refugees- people who flee to another country for safety
representatives- people appointed or elected to act or speak for others
superiors- people who are higher in rank or position
visa- official signature or endorsement upon passport or document, showing it has been examined and approved
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