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When was "The Year of Chiune Sugihara" in Lithuania?

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The Year of Chiune Sugihara in Lithuania was proclaimed in 2020 to honor the Japanese diplomat who saved thousands of Jewish refugees during World War II by issuing transit visas to allow them to travel through Japan, often against the wishes of his superiors. His courageous actions are remembered and celebrated for their humanitarian impact.
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