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How was Karski honoured by US and European nations?

  • For his wartime role

  • For his contribution to education

  • For his political influence

  • For his contribution to the arts

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Jan Karski was honoured by US and European nations for his wartime role as a courier who brought first-hand reports of the Nazi extermination camps to the Allies. He was awarded the US Medal of Freedom, the US Congressional Gold Medal, the French Legion of Honour, and the Polish Order of the White Eagle. He also received honorary degrees from several universities.
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