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appalachiablue

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7. That's amazing, what a fascinating man and patient. Thanks for adding your experience.

Reply to mitch96 (Reply #3)

Mon Aug 7, 2023, 01:59 PM

Aug 2023

> Few, if any, of the refugees knew until after the war of the genocide that they had escaped until after the war.

Descendants of the Shanghai refugees hold stories about their ancestors' time there dear to their hearts, and also keep track of how many of their relatives are now alive as a result.

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Where Did 20,000 Jews Hide From The Holocaust? In Shanghai: NPR [View all] appalachiablue Aug 2023 OP

Thank you. niyad Aug 2023 #1

You're welcome, thanks for posting. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #9

Laurence Tribe and his family were among them. Tanuki Aug 2023 #2

Interesting Bayard Aug 2023 #5

TY, I knew of Tribe's exemplary career but not his Shanghai background. How great for America 🇺🇸 appalachiablue Aug 2023 #6

I had no clue about this-- thanks! BigDemVoter Aug 2023 #11

I had, as he described himself as a "Shanghai Jew" as a patient a bunch of years ago mitch96 Aug 2023 #3

That's amazing, what a fascinating man and patient. Thanks for adding your experience. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #7

"Few, of the refugees knew until after the war of the genocide" mitch96 Aug 2023 #10

What a horror and devastating loss. All respect to those who survived, and perished. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #12

An excellent historical novel detailing these events: farmbo Aug 2023 #4

What a brave and compassionate man. Wonderful story, thanks for sharing. appalachiablue Aug 2023 #8