As our nation celebrates this milestone anniversary, Holocaust history is a powerful reminder of the importance of freedom, democracy, and our nation’s founding principles.
We mark America’s 250th birthday by honoring Americans who rescued European Jews, US soldiers who defeated Nazi Germany during World War II, and Holocaust survivors who cherished the freedom they experienced after immigrating to the United States. Discover their stories below.
Why did some Americans choose to save Jews from Nazi Europe? Discover why a Pennsylvania family rescued Jews living in Vienna and saved them from Nazi persecution.
How did American soldiers react when they witnessed Nazi atrocities? Watch three US Army veterans describe the horrors they witnessed at the newly liberated Dachau concentration camp.
What did Holocaust survivors hope to find in America? Holocaust survivor Ruth Cohen recounts arriving in America and her dream of freedom and equality.
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