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/JustAnotherSlug Feb 25 '25

This never gets old.

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u/Candyland-Nightmare Feb 25 '25

First time I've ever seen it. This is what I love about Reddit. Been part of it a long time and a lurker for a bit before that, and I still see things for the first time that others say are reposts. While I still see my share of those, I don't mind because it could be the first time for someone else.

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u/Haandbaag Feb 26 '25

Beautifully said. It was my first time seeing it too! After seeing it and reading all the poignant comments this sub should be renamed r/mademecry 😭