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Lionel Rosenblatt, Vietnamese Refugee Rescuer, Dies at 82
Lionel Rosenblatt, a humanitarian known for leading a daring rescue of Vietnamese refugees, has died at the age of 82. He famously defied his superiors to help hundreds flee Vietnam.
25 Apr, 11:00 — 25 Apr, 15:05
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NYTMostly Factual4d ago
Lionel Rosenblatt Dies at 82; Led Daring Rescue of Vietnamese Refugees
In an unsanctioned mission, the Foreign Service officer helped evacuate about 200 South Vietnamese citizens from Saigon days before the city fell in 1975.
By Jeré Longman
Read full article →wapoMostly Factual4d ago
Lionel Rosenblatt is dead at 82. He defied his bosses to help hundreds flee Vietnam.
The diplomat and NGO leader had an unorthodox, high-energy style, helping displaced people around the world while heading Refugees International.
By Harrison Smith
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First report: wapo · 25 Apr, 11:00|Full coverage: 2 · 4h|Window: 4h
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