Wiesenthal is credited with aiding in the capture of over 1.100 Nazi war criminals. Most notable amongst these arrests are Adolf Eichmann. an architect and implementer of Hitlers "Final Solution." and Franz Stang. the commandant at Treblinka where an estimated 800.000 Jews died. Mr. Wiesenthal received many honors including: decorations from the Austrian and French resistance movements. the Austrian Cross of Honor of the Sciences and Arts. the Dutch Freedom Medal. honorary knighthood from the United Kingdom. the United Nations League for the Help of Refugees Award. the Luxembourg Freedom Medal. the French Legion of Honor. and the U.S. Congressional Gold Medal. Mr.
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