Photos: Holocaust survivor Peter Feigl in 1943 (courtesy of Peter Feigl) and as an adult today. US Holocaust Memorial Museum
As a teenager in 1944, Peter Feigl could see the French-Swiss border—a mere 100 yards away—from his spot in the woods. But he would have to get past armed guards, barking dogs, and two barbed wire fences before reaching safety in Switzerland.
Despite being baptized as Catholic, Peter had been on the run for years—first with his parents and then alone. He moved from one place to another, trying to stay one step ahead of the Nazis, often keeping his identity hidden.
Learn how Peter managed to survive this perilous journey and what happened to his parents.
Speaker
Peter Feigl, Holocaust Survivor and Museum Volunteer
Moderator
Bill Benson, Journalist and Host, First Person: Conversations with Holocaust Survivors
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After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on the Museum's YouTube page.
First Person is a monthly hour-long discussion with a Holocaust survivor that is made possible through generous support from the Louis Franklin Smith Foundation.