Peter's Story
Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.
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Peter's Story
Clip: 9/21/2016 | 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Peter recalls the fear present in World War II era Europe.
Peter grew up next to the city hall, and remembers seeing Gestapo, people removed from crowds at the embassy, and his parents' fear in World War II era Europe.
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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.
Peter's Story
Clip: 9/21/2016 | 36sVideo has Closed Captions
Peter grew up next to the city hall, and remembers seeing Gestapo, people removed from crowds at the embassy, and his parents' fear in World War II era Europe.
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