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What was Auschwitz?

The most infamous site of Nazi genocide was liberated 75 years ago.

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Introduction to the Holocaust

Introduction to the Holocaust

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National Events

Syria: Please Don’t Forget Us

Washington, DC 8 A.M.

What You Do Matters: 2020 South Florida Dinner

Boca Raton, FL 6 P.M.

Educating Today’s Young Professionals about the Holocaust

Chicago, IL 6:30 P.M.

Limits of Justice Panel Discussion

Washington, DC 7 P.M.
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Read Their Stories

Browse essays and reflections written by Holocaust survivors.

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News

Museum Outraged at Deadly Jersey City Attack

Maziar Bahari To Receive Museum’s 2020 Elie Wiesel Award

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Warns of Increased Sectarian Violence in Syria

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Days of Remembrance Commemoration

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Conversations with Survivors
of the Holocaust

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International Holocaust Remembrance Day

The Museum's commemoration ceremony, including remarks by the German ambassador and a Holocaust survivor, is happening now.

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