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Dimitar Peshev

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Acting for Film Class 2 - Girl, Interrupted Scene

 

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Washington DC street renamed 'Dimitar Peshev Plaza' in honor of Bulgarian who saved WWII Jews

 

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DIMITAR PESHEV SQUARE JAFFA ISRAEL. 29.10.12

 

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Bulgaria marks rescue of 48,000 jews

 

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Mitaka DPG - "Мойте Рими"

Dimitar Peshev was the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Bulgaria and Minister of Justice (1935-1936), before World War II. He rebelled against the pro-Nazi cabinet and prevented the deportation of Bulgaria's 48,000 Jews and was bestowed the title of "Righteous Among the Nations".
  • Personal 

  • Context of Bulgaria during World War II 

  • Personal background 

  • Role in preventing the Jewish deportation 

  • Righteous Among the Nations 

  • Recognition 

  • Honours