The entire day was accompanied by heavy security for the museum and the youth who visited the site, after the museum had been closed to the general public since the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7 due to concerns for the safety of visitors and the local Jewish community.
Read MoreThe ornate Kennedy Caucus Room of the Russell Senate Office Building featured a historic event, organized by Project Legacy, heralding the introduction of bipartisan legislation S.91- Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act awarding a Congressional Gold Medal to 60 diplomats in recognition of their heroism and bravery during the Holocaust.
Read MoreHolocaust historian and author warns that the intense political polarization in America is similar to conditions in Germany before World War II and may lead to an unstable government and the rise of demagoguery.
Read MoreA documentary that is the true story of a man who in his 50's discover that he's a JEW, resulting in dramatic revelations, leading us through some of the 20th century's most profound and cataclysmic events.
Read More"During my 14 days on the life raft without food, I drew deep inspiration from the Diary of Ann Frank and Psalms 91. I hope this seven year journey will share the importance of humanity", said Mooney at his home.
Read MoreNot all Jews went quietly to their deaths during the Holocaust. Some, like Aaron Herskowitz, used every possible trick to not just stay alive, but to resist. Even though Herskowitz was enslaved by Hungarian Nazis, he managed to break free, capture hu
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