The DupdobJul 2, 2023
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80 years ago today, Willem Arondeus was executed by Nazis after he bravely bombed a building to destroy 800,000 identity cards.

He was an openly-gay Dutch artist who forged documents for Jewish people.

His last words were "Tell people that homosexuals are not cowards."

Jul 1, 2023 at 3:34pmWeb
Show threadKevin Karhan Jul 1, 2023
@davenewworld_2 #WillemArondeus certainly wasn't for shure!!!
Show thread#2RR - 2 Ruote di ResistenzaJul 1, 2023
@davenewworld_2 "real men" 😠✊🏿
Show threadMisterStarsJul 1, 2023
@davenewworld_2 hero
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@MisterStars72 @davenewworld_2
More about him on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willem_Arondeus
Willem Arondeus - Wikipedia

Show threadMisterStarsJul 1, 2023
@xris @davenewworld_2 so glad to learn about this brave man today- thanks!
Show threadRob ⬛👁️⬛Jul 1, 2023

@davenewworld_2
"In 1986 Yad Vashem recognized Arondeus as Righteous Among the Nations.

Because of his sexual orientation, Willem’s story was omitted from Dutch history books. Only in the last 20 years has his courage become widely known."

https://www.accidentaltalmudist.org/heroes/2016/11/22/the-gay-holocaust-hero/

The Gay Holocaust Hero: Willem Arondeus

He firebombed the Public Record Office.

Accidental Talmudist
Show threadMirellaJul 2, 2023
@SimpleRobC @davenewworld_2 The same happened with communists: their important role in the war was neglected for decennia.
Show threadAviva GaryJul 1, 2023
@davenewworld_2 Awesome
Show threadKathleen LenihanJul 1, 2023
@davenewworld_2 I learned about Arondeus at the amazing Dutch Resistance museum in Amsterdam. For anyone planning a visit, it is not to be missed.
Show threadTC Won't Give In To LiesJul 3, 2023
@davenewworld_2
What a great memory to keep alive. Thanks.