“Nuremberg taught me that creating a world of tolerance and compassion would be a long and arduous task. And I also learned that if we did not devote ourselves to developing effective world law, the same cruel mentality that made the Holocaust possible might one day destroy the entire human race.”
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Benjamin B. Ferencz
Benjamin B. Ferencz is a renowned lawyer, born on March 11, 1920. He served as a U.S. military prosecutor during World War II, gaining fame for his prosecution of Nazi war criminals. After the war, Ferencz continued his legal career, dedicating himself to the fields of international law and human rights. more
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