Raoul Wallenberg
Ally Portillo 7th
Introduction
He rescued as many as 100,000 Hungarian Jews from extermination by the Nazies. When he was captured, he was not heard from for years. The Soviets stated that Wallenberg died in a Moscow prison of a heart attack in 1947. Others say that Raoul was still alive, but was still held captive in the prison in Russia.
The Early Years
Soures
Raoul Wallenberg. A&E Networks, 2010. Web. 22 Jan. 2016.
Raoul Wallenberg. AICE, Web. 22 Jan. 2016.
Raoul leaves Sweden
Soures
Raoul Wallenberg. A&E Networks, 2010. Web. 22 Jan. 2016.
Raoul Wallenberg. AICE, Web. 22 Jan. 2016.
The Hope
Sources
Raoul Wallenberg- A Man Who Made a Difference., 11 Dec. 2015. Web. 26 Jan. 2016.
"Raoul Wallenberg and the Rescue of Jews in Budapest." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. , 18 Aug. 2015. Web. 22 Jan. 2016.
The Disappearance
Raoul Wallenberg and Vilmos Langfelder were on their way to Debrecen on January 17, 1945. Although the reason for this trip is still unknown, there is a theory that they were going to plot ways to better hide the Jews from the Nazis once the Russians left Hungary. Sadly along the trip, they were both captured by the Red Army and taken to Russia in 1945. Both men would never be heard from again. The Russians said that Raoul died of a heart attack in a Moscow prison in 1947, but it was unconfirmed. Years passed and still no one knew if Raoul was alive. Some said that he was alive and some said that he was dead.
Sources
Raoul Wallenberg. A&E Networks, 2010. Web. 22 Jan. 2016.
Conclusion
U.S.A.
Raoul in Budapest
Raoul (very far right) was assigned in Budapest to help Jews seek ‘Swedish Houses’ for shelter and acquire passports for the Jews to get to Sweden. This photo was taken in Budapest 1944.
Young Businessman
Fact...
- For saving so many Jews from dying during the Holocaust, Raoul Wallenberg is in the Guinness Book of World Records.
- Raoul Wallenberg is very well known as the man who made a difference all around the world and he should be. Countries have honored him with awards, monuments, and various things named after him.
- In the United States, he was second out of seven honored people in 1981. Raoul was was also named honorary citizen in Canada (1985), and Israel(1986).
- Various schools ,in both Europe and America, are named after Raoul Wallenberg and also an inspiration to many students. Those schools teach the students' to take action in their community, be honest, and to have courage.
- Raoul Wallenberg had given around 15,000 Schutz-Passes to the Jews in about 6 months. All of this was done so he could save the Jews from Hitler.
Raoul Wallenberg. A&E Networks, 2010. Web. 22 Jan. 2016. <http://www.history.com/topics/wallenberg-raoul>.
Raoul Wallenberg- A Man Who Made a Difference., 11 Dec. 2015. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. <https://sweden.se/society/raoul-wallenberg-a-man-who-made-a-difference/>.
Schutz-Pass. World of Faith Christian School Holocaust Museum, n.d. Web. 3 Feb. 2016. <http://www.theholocaustmuseum.info/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=new1_flypage.tpl&product_id=946&category_id=59&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=231>.
Further Information
http://www.passport-collector.com/1944-swedish-protection-pass-schutz-pass/:
http://www.raoulwallenberg.org/raoulwallenberg_aheroforourtime.htm.html:
Raoul Wallenberg grew up with a very wealthy family, but he's not interested in banking or politics. Raoul was more interested in architecture. Besides that, Raoul's family has a very interesting background themselves. This website gives more detail about the family he grew up with along with more detailed information about Raoul himself.
citations for pictures and video
Raoul Wallenberg Documentary Trailer. Brian Mait, 8 Aug. 2013. Web. 30 Jan. 2016.
Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest. Digital image. Raoul Wallenberg- A Man Who Made a Difference., 11 Dec. 2015. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
Raoul Wallenberg in U.S. Digital image. Raoul Wallenberg- A Man Who Made a Difference. , 11 Dec. 2015. Web. 1 Feb. 2016.
Schutz-Pass. Digital image. Raoul Wallenberg's Biography. Swedish Institute, 1995. Web. 2 Feb. 2016.
Young Businessman. Digital image. Raoul Wallenberg- "Righteous Among Nations" Carl Evens and Carmelo Lisciotto, 2008. Web. 2 Feb. 2016.