JL;DR

Nicholas Winton, a 29-year-old stockbroker, courageously orchestrated the rescue of 669 Jewish children from Czechoslovakia on the eve of World War II, despite having no official backing or authority. Operating out of a hotel room in Prague, he and a small team forged documents and bribed officials to transport the children safely to Britain. His efforts, largely unrecognized until the late 1980s, illustrate the profound impact an individual can have during times of moral crisis and highlight the human capacity for bravery and compassion in the face of evil.