1. Diplomatic Heroes of the Holocaust
By: Katelyn Jacobsen

2. Introduction A diplomatic hero is…
Introduction
A diplomatic hero is…
Who are the diplomatic heroes of the Holocaust?
Why are they Holocaust heroes?

3. Sempo Sugihara Diplomatic Holocaust hero Saved the lives of thousands
Sempo Sugihara
Diplomatic Holocaust hero
Saved the lives of thousands
Risked his life and his
family’s life to save others

4. Sugihara’s Early Life Early life shaped who Sugihara became
He grew up when Japan was becoming a global power
Sugihara’s early life was somewhat normal
Japanese obedience and a samurai
His father wanted him to become a physician

5. Sugihara the Person He was a very determined person
He achieved many scholastic achievements in his life
He had a huge influence over Japan
Sugihara was determined to get the education he wanted regardless of the challenges

6. History Sugihara opens a consulate service Hitler invades Poland
Polish Jews in Lithuania
Polish Jews lost all money and possessions

7. Invasion Soviet Union invades Lithuania
Foreign embassies are ordered to leave Kaunas
Islands of Curacao and Dutch Guiana
Japanese transit visa required

8. Permission Denied Sugihara was the only one who could grant visas
Sugihara asked for permission three times
Consequences

9. Visas Sugihara signed visas for 29 days
He was forced to leave Lithuania
He threw visas out the train window
Consul visa stamp left behind
Sugihara was dismissed from diplomatic service

10. Conclusion 40,000 lives “Righteous Among the Nations”
“They were human beings and they needed help.”
“I may have to disobey my government; but if I don’t, I would be disobeying God.”