Auschwitz survivors and world leaders mark 80 years since Nazi death camp's liberation
The solemn commemoration came amid a worldwide spike in antisemitism and new surveys suggesting basic knowledge of the Holocaust is eroding.
‘Nothing will be easy about returning:’ Survivors mark 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
It doesn’t do any good for your heart, for your mind, for anything,” said Holocaust survivor Jona Laks, 94, about her return to Nazi Germany’s Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindle
At Auschwitz, the Germans left behind barracks and watchtowers, the remains of gas chambers and the hair and personal belongings of people killed there. The “Arbeit macht frei” (work will set you free) gate is recognized the world over.
Survivors pay tribute on anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Auschwitz survivors and Poland's President Andrzej Duda paid tribute on Jan. 27, the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
Auschwitz survivors warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism on Monday, as they marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp by Soviet troops in one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
Auschwitz memorial holds observances on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being marked on Monday at the site of the former death camp, a ceremony that is widely being treated as the last major
The rail tracks of Auschwitz still cross the area as aging reminders of horror
During World War II, men, women and children were transported from across Europe to Auschwitz-Birkenau, horrendous journeys ...
Survivors of Auschwitz deliver warning from history as memories die out
World leaders rubbed shoulders with 56 survivors of Hitler's death camp as they marked 80 years since its liberation.
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Auschwitz Museum prepares for 80th anniversary of liberation
OŚWIĘCIM, Poland — The Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial & Museum in Poland is preparing for the 80th anniversary of Soviet forces ...
Largest collections of artifacts from Auschwitz outside Europe coming to Union Terminal
"Auschwitz. Not long ago. Not far away." will open at Union Terminal on Oct. 18 2025, and is the most comprehensive ...
At Auschwitz, a Solemn Ceremony at a Time of Rising Nationalism
World leaders and a dwindling group of survivors joined in a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the ...
Anti-extremism center opens in former house of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss
A U.S.-based organization is transforming the house of Auschwitz commandant Rudolf Höss into a research center devoted to ...
Memorializing the Holocaust Needs to Go Beyond Auschwitz
That creates risks: the Holocaust didn’t begin with mass murder. The dehumanization of Jews progressed gradually from public ...
King wipes away tears as he becomes first British head of state to visit Auschwitz on Holocaust Memorial Day
Charles joins dignitaries from around the world to mark 80th anniversary of liberation of Nazi concentration camp while ...
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New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage is using AI for Holocaust education
Educational center unveils exhibit called 'Survivor Stories' that uses artificial intelligence to facilitate dialogue between ...