Events 2007

Sir Nicholas Winton

U.S. Congress Honors Savior Of Czech Children Sir Nicholas Winton

September 19, 2007

The U.S. Congress passed a resolution on September 17, honoring Sir Nicholas “Nicky” Winton, who helped 669 children escape from Nazi refugee camps in Czechoslovakia and find safety in Great Britain and Sweden. Sir Nicholas’ actions saved the lives of these children, since most of their families who remained in Czechoslovakia perished. 

Congressmen Ron Klein and Lincoln Diaz-Balart introduced the measure. Representative Klein noted that “Sir Nicholas never sought praise or recognition for saving the lives of 669 children, many of whom went on to be doctors, nurses, teachers, ministers, pilots, and even a British Member of Parliament.” 

Congressman Diaz-Balart stressed that Nicholas Winton risked his own life so that others could live in freedom. Two of the cosponsors Lincoln and Mario Diaz-Balart visited Prague on August 27. during a U.S. Congressional delegation visit.

Nicholas Winton has been honored with the title of Member of the British Empire (MBE), was awarded the Freedom of the City of Prague, received the Czech Order of T. G. Masaryk, and was given a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for services to humanity.  He is 97 years old.