The timing of our escape was indeed a miracle,” remembers Holocaust survivor Frank Cohn about his arrival in New York City on October 30, 1938. Frank and his ...

Americans Helen and Ross Baker were living in Vienna when Germany annexed Austria in March 1938. With pen and camera in hand, they documented what they saw in letters, a diary, and film. Film ...

A controversial move at the Games was the benching of two American Jewish runners, Marty Glickman and Sam Stoller. Both had trained for the 4x100-meter relay, but on the day before the event, they ...

This three-minute video explains Holocaust denial and the different forms it takes. Transcript Holocaust denial is a form of antisemitism. The only reason to deny the Holocaust is to inculcate and ...

With the passing of Pope John Paul II, the world has lost a moral leader fervently committed to fighting the prejudice and hatred that led to the Holocaust. Karol Jozef Wojtyla was born and raised in ...

Podcast Listen to Louise discuss memories of her early years in hiding Podcast Listen to Louise discuss her first days of freedom after spending over 2 years in hiding At six months old, Louise ...

Aftermath of World War I and the Rise of Nazism, 1918–1933 This 38-minute film examines the Nazis’ rise and consolidation of power in Germany. Using rare footage, the film explores their ideology, ...

Teaching Holocaust history requires a high level of sensitivity and keen awareness of the complexity of the subject matter. The following guidelines reflect approaches appropriate for effective ...

The Eyewitness to History video library enables audiences everywhere to hear firsthand testimony from Holocaust survivors. This resource allows schools, civic and religious groups, military bases, and ...

These videos and accompanying lesson plans have been curated by Museum historians and educators for use in middle and high school classrooms to support accurate and effective teaching about the ...

Suitable for classroom use or by families and individuals, this virtual tour, hosted on Google Arts & Culture, allows visitors to explore nine interactive galleries at the US Holocaust Memorial Museum ...