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According to Wheeler, de Sousa Mendes never regretted his actions, despite the consequences. He justified his actions as a "duty of elementary humanity...
When de Sousa Mendes arrived at home, the government placed him on inactive duty, Wheeler said. He never worked steadily again. His home fell into disrepair, and he died in poverty...
After his death, de Sousa Mendes was recognized by the government of Israel as a "righteous gentile." In 1988, he became an honorary citizen of Israel, Wheeler said...
...only recently has the Portuguese government recognized de Sousa Mendes' actions, Wheeler said. In 1987, Portuguese President Mario Soares awarded him the Order of Liberty, Portugal's highest civilian medal...
...March 18, 1988, Wheeler said, the Portuguese government approved reparations for de Sousa Mendes' surviving family, which includes 10 of his 13 children...