His descendants and the families of those he saved continue to share his story as a beacon of humanitarianism.
Thousands were trapped in Bordeaux as the German army approached. O CГґnsul de BordГ©us - ainda sem legenda
For three days and nights, Mendes and his family signed visas nonstop. His descendants and the families of those he
The Portuguese regime (Estado Novo) explicitly banned visas for "undesirables," including Jews and stateless persons. O CГґnsul de BordГ©us - ainda sem legenda
He personally traveled to the border at Hendaye to ensure refugees were allowed through.