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The pause in the Germany's anti-Jewish campaign was brief. William E. Dodd, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, reported that Jews awaited "with fear and trembling" the end of the Olympic truce. Two days ...
A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens and leaders worldwide to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity.
Holocaust Survivors’ Reflections and Hopes for the Future In today’s episode, Holocaust survivors share their thoughts on the importance of speaking about their experiences. It is our tradition at ...
US Holocaust Memorial Museum educators and historians created these lesson plans for use in secondary classrooms. Click on a lesson plan to see its recommended grade level, subjects covered, and time ...
Hitler's favorite filmmaker, Leni Riefenstahl, was commissioned by the Nazi regime to produce a film of the 1936 Summer Games. The resulting propaganda documentary, Olympia, won first prize at the ...
The Museum is free and open every day. It is closed on Yom Kippur and Christmas Day. The Museum building is open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All exhibitions and the Museum shop close at 5:20 p.m. The ...
The safety of United States Holocaust Memorial Museum visitors and staff is our highest priority. The Museum maintains robust security, including a team onsite 24/7 and screening of all individuals ...
WASHINGTON, DC — As the United States Army observes its 250th anniversary, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum recognizes and honors the tremendous sacrifices made by our soldiers—and service ...
The in-person exhibition explores how the Rohingya, a religious and ethnic minority in Burma, went from citizens to outsiders—and became targets of a sustained campaign of genocide. It features audio, ...
In these troubling times, amid the continuing surge in antisemitism—tragically including deadly violence—our community stands together to support the Museum’s critical mission. Join us to honor ...
Imagine stepping back in time to savor the flavors of childhood, evoking fond memories that reconnect you to your homeland before it was lost to the Holocaust. Auschwitz survivor Steven Fenves, whose ...
In his memoir, Leon Leyson describes how he survived the Holocaust as a boy with the help of German businessman Oskar Schindler. This Teacher Guide provides resources for building historical context ...