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What happened to Sugihara after the war?

  • He became a teacher

  • He retired peacefully

  • He opened a store

  • He faced unemployment

Answer

Following the war, Sugihara faced unemployment and social ostracization due to his humanitarian actions in issuing visas to Jewish refugees, which went against the Japanese government's official policies. Despite the risks, Sugihara's brave and compassionate actions saved thousands of lives, earning him recognition as "the Japanese Schindler."
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