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Dr Dan Porat : A boy, a Holocaust Story..., Who is the boy in the well-known photo taken by Nazis in Warsaw Getto?

Dr Dan Porat : A boy, a Holocaust Story..., Who is the boy in the well-known photo taken by Nazis in Warsaw Getto?
Dr Dan Porat : A boy, a Holocaust Story..., Who is the boy in the well-known photo taken by Nazis in Warsaw Getto? Source: SBS

Our guest will be Dr Dan Porat Historian, The Hebrew University Jerusalem. We will discuss his book: The Boy: A Holocaust StoryIn his research Dr Porat found out who were the people in one photo which is probably the most recognizable Holocaust photo in the world, and arguably one of the most recognizable photos in history. It was taken by a Nazi photographer during the liquidation of the Warsaw ghetto in April 1943. At the centre of the photo is a young boy with his hands raised in surrender. The child's terrified little face has captivated many people.We will find out from Dr Porat if we found out who was the boy.


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Our guest will be Dr Dan Porat Historian, The Hebrew University Jerusalem. We will discuss his book: The Boy: A Holocaust StoryIn his research Dr Porat found out who were the people in one photo which is probably the most recognizable Holocaust photo in the world, and arguably one of the most recognizable photos in history. It was taken by a Nazi photographer during the liquidation of the Warsaw ghetto in April 1943. At the centre of the photo is a young boy with his hands raised in surrender. The child's terrified little face has captivated many people.We will find out from Dr Porat if we found out who was the boy.



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