“For us children, living in an attic was normal,” remembered Louise Lawrence-Israëls. Louise was only six months old when the attic became her entire world. Learn how Louise’s family survived the Holocaust in hiding tomorrow, August 20, at 1 p.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/eygmvTye
About us
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. With unique power and authenticity, the Museum teaches millions of people each year about the dangers of unchecked hatred and the need to prevent genocide. And we encourage them to act, cultivating a sense of moral responsibility among our citizens so that they will respond to the monumental challenges that confront our world. Today we face an alarming rise in Holocaust denial and antisemitism—even in the very lands where the Holocaust happened—as well as genocide and threats of genocide in other parts of the world. All of this when we are soon approaching a time when Holocaust survivors and other eyewitnesses will no longer be alive. For more information, please visit http://www.ushmm.org/museum.
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- 201-500 employees
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- Washington, DC
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- Holocaust History, Holocaust Commemoration, Holocaust Education, Awareness and Prevention of Genocide, and Leadership Training
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Today, Frank Cohn turns 100 years old. Frank survived the Holocaust, fought in World War II, and dedicated himself to public service. As a volunteer at our Museum, Frank shares his story with visitors from around the world. Leave your birthday wishes for Frank in the comments. Historical photo: Courtesy of Frank Cohn
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Manny Mandel took pride in the yellow star he and his parents were forced to wear on their clothes. The seven-year-old boy thought it made him one of the adults. His parents knew better: It only made him a target of violence. Watch live tomorrow, July 30, at 1 p.m. ET to hear Manny share his story. https://lnkd.in/eNm_gDJi
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Those responsible for desecrating the site of the Jedwabne massacre in Poland and attacking Jews at a commemoration ceremony must be condemned and held accountable for their actions. Read our statement. https://lnkd.in/epfzHVkX
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For Nat Shaffir, Holocaust survivor and Museum volunteer, and these October 7 survivors, antisemitism shattered their worlds. They met for the first time last week during a tour at our Museum and later spoke at the Nova Music Festival Exhibition in Washington, DC. Generations apart, the group stands as a stark reminder of the dangers of unchecked hate.
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“You do what one needs to do to survive,” recalled Holocaust survivor Isak Danon. Isak and his father survived the war by joining an armed resistance unit in the mountains of occupied Yugoslavia. Teenage Isak was one of the youngest members of the unit. https://lnkd.in/epEXfgek
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Ernie Brod didn’t want to be different. He just wanted to fit in with the rest of his American classmates. But Ernie’s past was far from ordinary. Years later, Ernie began sharing his experiences as a Holocaust survivor. Hear Ernie share his story tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET. https://lnkd.in/eUmJFF3E
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Officer Stephen Tyrone Johns was fatally shot on June 10, 2009, by an avowed antisemite, Holocaust denier, and racist, while protecting visitors and colleagues. Officer Johns’s outgoing personality and generous spirit endeared him to all who entered the Museum. His memory occupies a permanent place in our hearts. https://lnkd.in/epc4ZYNb
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Two antisemitic terrorist attacks in the U.S. in just 11 days are the outcome of the normalization of hatred of the Jewish people. There is a direct link between antisemitic speech and deadly violence. All sectors of society must condemn antisemitism, including anti-Zionism. https://lnkd.in/eCZSXkzQ
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