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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War

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Waitstill and Martha Sharp saved scores of refugees in Europe at the onset of World War II.

Funding is provided by members of the Better Angels Society including Jan and Rick Cohen and Jonathan and Jeannie Lavine; The Starr Foundation; The Threshold Foundation; The SeaStone Foundation; and donations from individuals.
Extras
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Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War
Martha Learns Clandestine Work
Martha Sharp learns clandestine methods to save refugees fleeing the Holocaust.
Clip: S1 E1 | 0:43
Watch • 0:36
Defying The Nazis: The Sharps' War
Peter's Story
Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.
Clip: S1 E1 | 0:36
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