Saints and Liars - The Stories of Americans Who Saved Endangered People from the Nazis

Explore a compelling 42-minute lecture that uncovers the remarkable stories of American heroes who risked their lives saving victims of Nazi persecution during World War II. Learn about these courageous individuals, particularly women, who traveled internationally to provide aid and rescue, often remaining in dangerous situations to help as many people as possible. Understand how chance, timing, and spontaneous choices influenced their rescue missions, offering a fresh perspective on historical analysis and interpretation. Delivered by Professor Debórah Dwork, Director of the Center for the Study of the Holocaust, Genocide, and Crimes Against Humanity at CUNY Graduate Center, this presentation draws from her extensive expertise as a distinguished scholar and recipient of multiple prestigious awards including the Annetje Fels-Kupferschmidt Award and the International Network of Genocide Scholars Lifetime Achievement Award. Recorded at Barnard's Inn Hall in London, the lecture includes a separate Q&A session and comes with a complete transcript available through Gresham College's website.