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The Le ChambonStephanie, Libby, Jessica
  • Andre Trocme French Pastor, Leader of the Rescue
  • The Rescue The City of Le Chambon pitched in and
    saved the Jews.
  • The Final Conclusion of the Rescuers who, what,
    when, where, why, and Would you do the same?

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Andre Trocme
  • Christian Pastor of Le Chambon.
  • He and his wife organized the rescue.
  • Born in 1901, came from long lines Huguenots
    Germans.
  • He had enthusiasm, and was trusted shortly after
    his arrival.
  • Spread the news of the Killing of the Jews
    through his sermons.

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Andre Trocme You shall love your neighbor as
yourself.
Andre Trocme These people came here for help
and for shelter. I am there shepherd. A shepherd
does not forsake his flock. I dont know what a
Jew is I only know human beings. Andre Trocme
The human spirit can rise to the highest
challenges when those challenges come there way.
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Save the Children!
  • Many children and young adults were saved by the
    people of Le Chambon. Some of the children stayed
    in refugee houses that were run by people of the
    town. Others stayed with French families.

5
Towns people
  • The people of the town were very tolerant because
    of the love and respect that they had for Pastor
    Andre Trocme. The villagers believed in him and
    what he was doing.

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The Nazis are Coming
  • Andre Trocmes cousin Daniel also helped hide the
    children. Unfortunately he was caught and sent to
    an internment camp along with the refugees he was
    hiding. Andre was questioned about his
    involvement but he wouldnt sign anything and was
    released. He went into hiding.

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Le Chambons Kids
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What if?
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