Also known as the Second Arab-Israeli War. After Egypt nationalizes the British- and French-owned Suez Canal Company, Great Britain and France respond to the threat to their economic interests with a [glossary_exclude]joint[/glossary_exclude] attack on Egypt in coordination with Israel. Israel seeks to regain access to the waterway lost due to an Egyptian blockade since the First Arab-Israeli War. A UN resolution on November 6 brings about a ceasefire. Egypt is able to maintain control of the Canal and Israel secures its shipping rights, but the crisis marks the end of Britain and French influence in the Middle East.
Following the publication of his memoir, "Escape to the [glossary_exclude]Tatras[/glossary_exclude]," Oscar’s accomplishments are recognized with his induction into the Colorado Authors Hall of Fame.
On the 80th anniversary of the adoption of the 1941 Jewish Codex, Slovakia issues a formal apology for the persecution of Slovak Jews through anti-Jewish laws and its role in the murder of Slovak Jews during World War II.
Honoring Oscar’s work as an educator and speaker on the Holocaust, this award recognizing his “commitment to inspire understanding, moral courage and social responsibility” is presented to him by Colorado Governor Jared Polis at the Mizel Institute Annual Dinner.
Oscar meets his wife Selma in Los Angeles. Following their marriage, the couple decide to settle in Selma’s hometown of Denver.
