Oskar Schindler's Legacy Remembered on 50th Anniversary of His Death

The Bundesarchiv unveils a collection of Schindler's documents, highlighting his transformation from Nazi supporter to savior of over a thousand Jews.

• Oskar Schindler's famous list saved more than 1,000 Jews by declaring them essential workers during World War II.
• Initially a Nazi, Schindler used his factory to protect Jewish workers from deportation and death.
• A 1999 discovery of Schindler's documents in Hildesheim shed new light on his efforts and legacy.
• Schindler and his wife Emilie were recognized as 'Righteous Among the Nations' by Israel for their courageous actions.
• Despite his moral complexity, Schindler's actions remain a powerful testament to individual courage during the Holocaust.

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