Portugal honors diplomat who saved thousands from Nazis

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Portugal has paid official homage to a Portuguese diplomat who during World War II helped save thousands of people from Nazi persecution

Portugal paid official homage Tuesday to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who during World War II helped save thousands of people fromLeading Portuguese politicians and public figures attended the formal televised ceremony as the tomb was placed alongside other celebrated figures from Portuguese history at the landmarkThe speaker of the Portuguese Parliament, Eduardo Ferro Rodrigues, said Sousa Mendes’ conduct lent prestige to Portugal.

 

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