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Chiune Sugihara and Japan's Foreign Ministry: Between Incompetence and Culpability - Part II

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In "Chiune Sugihara and Japan's Foreign Ministry: Between Incompetence and Culpability - Part II," Seishiro Sugihara (no relation) delves into the poignant story of Chiune Sugihara, the Japanese vice consul in Lithuania during WWII, who courageously facilitated the escape of thousands of Jews from Nazi persecution. Despite receiving international honors such as the "Righteous Among the Nations" Award and the Raoul Wallenburg Award posthumously, Sugihara's heroism remained largely unrecognized in Japan due to systematic obfuscation by Japan's foreign ministry. Published on May 16, 2001, this book not only recounts Sugihara's acts of immense bravery but also exposes a broader pattern of deception within the foreign ministry, highlighting significant historical cover-ups. This thought-provoking narrative is an essential read for those in adult education, offering a deep exploration of immigrant rights and racial justice, urging readers to reflect on the complexities of historical recognition and the power of individual action in times of crisis.

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Published by University Press of America on May 16, 2001
232 pages
ISBN: 9780761819714
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