Raoul Wallenberg holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Michigan. I am proud to say that Raoul Wallenberg attended the University of Michigan from September 1931 to March 1. 1935. and distinguished himself by receiving a B.S. degree in architecture. Raoul Wallenberg was no ordinary man. Raised in a wealthy and powerful Swedish family. Wallenberg could easily have ignored the pleas of the Roosevelt administration. Approached by Ambassador Johnson. acting for President Roosevelts War Refugee BoarC. Wallenberg agreed to undertake a oneman mission to rescue Hungarian Jews from the Nazi regime. Relying on his personal courage. wit. imagination. and diplomatic immunity.