In Defiance of Hitler

In August 1940, American journalist Varian Fry embarked on a daring mission in Nazi-occupied France, working as a volunteer to rescue artists and intellectuals fleeing the oppressive regime. Over the course of more than a year, Fry covertly helped save over 2,000 refugees, risking his own safety in the process, as he navigated a dangerous landscape to assist those targeted by the Nazis. This story highlights his unheralded efforts amid the broader context of World War II’s atrocities.