50 Children: The Rescue Mission of Mr. and Mrs. Kraus

Overview

In the spring of 1939, Gilbert and Eleanor Kraus undertook a daring mission amid the rise of Nazi Germany. Driven by compassion, the couple ventured into Vienna to save 50 Jewish children from the impending horrors of the Holocaust. Their courageous efforts not only provided these children with a safe passage to the United States but also highlighted the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. The Krauses' story is a poignant reminder of the impact one can make in the darkest of times.