Cherry Hill in Camden County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Raoul Wallenberg
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020
1. Raoul Wallenberg Marker
Inscription.
Raoul Wallenberg. . In 1944 a Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg was given a daring assignment by the United States and Swedish governments: Save the Jews of Hungary from the Nazi Holocaust. This brave hero ultimately saved 100,000 Jewish lives. As the war drew to a close, Mr. Wallenberg was captured and imprisoned in the Soviet Union. Though declared dead in July 1947, he has been reported to have been in prison as late as 1980. Acclaimed one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century and an inspiration to all nations and all people, Raoul Wallenberg was made an honorary U.S. citizen on October 5, 1981.
In 1944 a Swedish diplomat, Raoul Wallenberg was given a daring assignment by the United States and Swedish governments: Save the Jews of Hungary from the Nazi Holocaust. This brave hero ultimately saved 100,000 Jewish lives. As the war drew to a close, Mr. Wallenberg was captured and imprisoned in the Soviet Union. Though declared dead in July 1947, he has been reported to have been in prison as late as 1980. Acclaimed one of the greatest heroes of the 20th century and an inspiration to all nations and all people, Raoul Wallenberg was made an honorary U.S. citizen on October 5, 1981.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the The Holocaust series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1947.
Location. 39° 55.62′ N, 75° 3.582′ W. Marker is in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, in Camden County. Marker is at the intersection of Park Boulevard and Donahue Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Park Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 202 Park Blvd, Cherry Hill NJ 08002, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Jose P. Rizal (within shouting distance of this marker); Bataan Death March Memorial
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), March 14, 2020
2. Raoul Wallenberg Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 15, 2020, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
