The pause in the Germany's anti-Jewish campaign was brief. William E. Dodd, the U.S. ambassador to Germany, reported that Jews awaited "with fear and trembling" the end of the Olympic truce. Two days ...

In these troubling times, amid the continuing surge in antisemitism—tragically including deadly violence—our community stands together to support the Museum’s critical mission. Join us to honor ...

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.

Holocaust Survivors’ Reflections and Hopes for the Future In today’s episode, Holocaust survivors share their thoughts on the importance of speaking about their experiences. It is our tradition at ...

Imam Mohamed Magid takes a strong stand against antisemitism and Holocaust denial and believes it's important for other Muslim leaders to do so as well. IMAM MOHAMED MAGID: I do believe that we need ...

Leon started making the model to pass the time. But what he created became something much more important—an artifact that now stands as proof of the suffering he and thousands of other Jewish people ...

After learning the Nazis plan to arrest their Jewish neighbors, Danish teenagers, men, and women, form a daring plan.

The night before Peter turns seven, Nazi thugs break into his home, destroying many things, but leaving alone a toy car set—his birthday present from his mom and dad. Shortly after, his parents make ...

With their lives in danger, teenager Erika and her parents bury their prized possessions in the basement of their Hungarian apartment to keep them safe. Among them is a four-leaf clover necklace Erika ...

Dive into this animated video series where each episode brings to life an artifact from the Museum’s collection and the story of the person who saved it. These episodes reveal the impossible choices ...

US Holocaust Memorial Museum educators and historians created these lesson plans for use in secondary classrooms. Click on a lesson plan to see its recommended grade level, subjects covered, and time ...

Hitler's favorite filmmaker, Leni Riefenstahl, was commissioned by the Nazi regime to produce a film of the 1936 Summer Games. The resulting propaganda documentary, Olympia, won first prize at the ...