r/MadeMeSmile • u/RoyalChris • Feb 25 '25

Wholesome Moments Nicholas Winton helped 669 Jewish children escape the Nazis and his efforts went unrecognised for 50 years. Then, in 1988, while sitting as a member of a TV audience, he suddenly found himself surrounded by the kids he had rescued, who were now adults.

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u/0Tezorus0 Feb 25 '25

Humanity at its best.

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u/ClickClackTipTap Feb 25 '25

In the midst of the worst.

This video always hits hard, but considering current events…. It hits a little harder.

I’m glad he didn’t live to see this shit happening again.