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
Answer
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.
The Extraordinary Life of Jan Karski: Test Your Knowledge on a WWII Hero!
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox