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War criminals: Arthur Rudolph on trial
They committed acts of immense brutality and terror in their own countries. And then, seeking safe haven, they came to Canada. Not knowing their secret, we welcomed them with open arms. Decades later, shocking accusations would shatter the quiet obscurity in which they lived. CBC Archives examines Canada's limited success bringing war criminals to justice.
Program: CBC News
Broadcast Date: July 6, 1990
Guest(s): Howard English, Hugh MacInnish, Ernst Zundel
Reporter: Lorne Matalon
Duration: 2:35
Last updated: February 23, 2012
Page consulted on April 25, 2013
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