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When Extremist Ideas Are No Longer Considered “Extreme”

Public Program
Citizens salute Hitler while attending a Nazi parade in Nuremberg, Germany, 1937. Courtesy of Shawshots/Alamy Stock Photo

Citizens salute Hitler while attending a Nazi parade in Nuremberg, Germany, 1937. Courtesy of Shawshots/Alamy Stock Photo

Extremist beliefs and violence are on the rise. White supremacist and other hate groups exploit antisemitic myths, racism, and conspiracy theories often directly inspired by Nazi ideology. When hatred and deception go viral, they can appeal to more mainstream audiences. Holocaust history warns us of the violence that can follow when such threats go unchecked. 

Join us in person or virtually as we discuss the dangers posed when extremist ideas are normalized and what is being done to challenge them. This program is part of our award-winning Stay Connected Live series. 

Opening Remarks
Sigal Mandelker, Former Under Secretary, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the US Treasury and Executive Committee Member, US Holocaust Memorial Council

Moderator
Dr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

Panelists
Vidhya Ramalingam, Founder and CEO, Moonshot

Dr. David Webber, Associate Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, Virginia Commonwealth University

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This program is free and open to the public.  Registration is required.

For more information, please contact the Northeast Regional Office at 212.983.0825 or northeastoutreach@ushmm.org.

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