LatviaVēsture un kultūra 206 · Latvian history and culture
What is Žanis Lipke known for in Latvian history?
In the exam (Latvian)
Ar ko Latvijas vēsturē ir pazīstams Žanis Lipke?
- aHe led the Popular FrontViņš vadīja Tautas fronti
- bHe saved Jews during the occupationViņš okupācijas laikā glāba ebrejusCorrect answer
- cHe led the national partisansViņš vadīja nacionālos partizānus
Why?
During the Nazi occupation Žanis Lipke and his family saved several dozen Jews by hiding them at his home on Ķīpsala. His memorial is there today.
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