Saving history one story at a time
Summary
This NPR article discusses the importance of recording Holocaust survivors' stories as their numbers decrease. It shares the story of a Jewish man who survived the Buchenwald concentration camp and an American soldier who helped liberate it.Key Facts
- This summer marks 80 years since World War II ended and Allied forces liberated Nazi-occupied Europe.
- The Holocaust saw an estimated six million Jews murdered by the Nazi regime.
- Many others besides Jews were also persecuted and killed during the Holocaust.
- As time passes, there are fewer Holocaust survivors left to share their firsthand experiences.
- Holocaust denial and support for Nazi sympathizers have been observed in some public figures.
- Efforts are underway to record and preserve as many survivor stories as possible before they are lost.
- One story featured involves a Jewish man who survived the Buchenwald concentration camp.
- An American soldier played a role in liberating the Buchenwald concentration camp during the war.
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