More Good News: Cause for Hope II

Below is a continuation from the original post, Cause for Hope, that lists a few more instances of apologies, reconciliations and efforts to heal past wrongs from PRRAC's compliation. Have a great day.

“Norway will compensate the country’s 8,000-12,000 ‘war children’ – born to Norwegian women and German soldiers during the World War II German occupation – for the systematic harassment and bullying they were subjected to after the war. Each will receive $3,000 - $30,000; but the amounts fall short of claims of up to $72,000 sought by the Association of War Children. (NY Times, 7/3/04)”

“Illinois Lieutenant Governor Pat Quinn and a representative of the Illinois State Legislature came to Salt Lake City to present to Utah Governor Olene Walker and Leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a copy of Illinois’ house Resolution 793, expressing ‘official regret’ for the violence and state-sanctioned condemnation that caused the Mormons to leave the state in 1846 on the trek that led them to Utah. (NY Times, 4/8/04)”

“The Dutch national railway company apologized for its role in deporting thousands of Jews to Nazi concentration camps in Germany and Poland during World War II. The company collaborated with Nazi occupiers in transporting 107,000 Jews, 70% of the country’s Jewish community. (NY Times, 9/30/05)”