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Berthold Beitz, 98, and his wife Else, have both been recognized by the State of Israel as 'Righteous Among the Nations', for having risked their lives in Poland during World War Two to save hundreds of Jewish adults and children from extermination by the Nazis.
A German Industrialist Berthold Beitz was a main contributor in the rebuilding of Germany's reputation, and was described by US President John F. Kennedy when he met him as, 'Finally a German who isn't uptight'.
Zwei Leben, ein Zeil - Two Lives One Goal
Berthold Beitz, Humanitarian and Philanthropist
Last edited by Francine - German Culture; 04/18/12 01:27 PM.
Francine A. McKenna - German Culture Editor German Culture Site - German Culture Facebook Avatar: HOHENZOLLERNBRÃœCKE Cologne with CATHEDRAL and LUDWIG MUSEUM. The Bridge a symbol of how Germany was rebuilt after WWII, it was left in ruins, the Cathedral with roots in the 13th century represents the country's history, Museum of Modern Art the present day.
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