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Over the
course of almost a decade, counting from the time of his disapperance,
Raoul The first monument to honor Raoul Wallenberg was raised in 1947 in Budapest. Since then have more than 30 monuments been raised all over the world: New York, Washington, London, Mosco, Debrecen, Jerusalem, Melbourne, Sydney, Los Angeles, Montreal, Toronto, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile etc. |
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Monuments & sculpturesOver 30 monuments have been raised all around the world. A large number of artists have in many different ways tried to express Raoul Wallenbergs achivements. 
Squares, parks & alleysRaoul Wallenberg is more than just a name, it is a symbol. Courage, support, good leadership - a role model for coming generations! It guides us to achieve a better and more peaceful world.
Books & movies
Stamps Five stamps have been issued in honour of Raoul Wallenbergs deeds. Israel's Postal Service was the first one in the world. Until today, Sweden, United States, Argentine and Uruguay have issued a Raoul Wallenberg stamp too.
Honorary citizenshipIn October of 1981 Raoul Wallenberg was recognized by the United States with honorary citizenship, an honor only given to one other person before, Winston Churchill. In 1985 Raoul Wallenberg was made an honorary citizen of Canada, Israel in 1986 and Budapest in 2003. |
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Wallenberg
has been honoured in many different ways. Monuments have been raised,
books have been printed and schools have been named - all to his heroic
deeds - all around the world. In 1981, he became an honorary citizen
of the United States, in 1985 in Canada, and in 1986 in Israel.