Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
This 1987 ABC News clip with Peter Jennings highlights the dedication of a monument in Budapest honoring Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II.
Wallenberg is remembered as one of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th century, using his position and remarkable courage to protect lives in the face of Nazi persecution.
Alongside the main report, the broadcast also briefly touches on the infamous Mobro 4000 “garbage barge” and includes a closing update on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which ended the day at 2234.
✨ This clip captures not only the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg, but also a snapshot of the world as it was in 1987 — from international remembrance to unusual news stories and the financial pulse of the time.
🕯️ Raoul Wallenberg’s bravery and sacrifice continue to inspire generations around the world.
This 1987 ABC News clip with Peter Jennings highlights the dedication of a monument in Budapest honoring Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish diplomat who saved tens of thousands of Hungarian Jews during World War II.
Wallenberg is remembered as one of the greatest humanitarians of the 20th century, using his position and remarkable courage to protect lives in the face of Nazi persecution.
Alongside the main report, the broadcast also briefly touches on the infamous Mobro 4000 “garbage barge” and includes a closing update on the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which ended the day at 2234.
✨ This clip captures not only the legacy of Raoul Wallenberg, but also a snapshot of the world as it was in 1987 — from international remembrance to unusual news stories and the financial pulse of the time.
🕯️ Raoul Wallenberg’s bravery and sacrifice continue to inspire generations around the world.
