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"That's something I'll probably never forget.". Tom Rinaldi shares the trip @USC_Athletics students took this summer to Eastern Europe to learn more about the Holocaust ⬇️
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We mourn the passing of Holocaust survivor Marta (Weiss) Wise. She and her sister Eva (Weiss) Slonim endured the medical torture of Josef Mengele and were pictured in a film still that became an iconic image of the horrors of Auschwitz. Read our tribute:
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We mourn the passing of the last surviving Nuremberg prosecutor, Benjamin Ferencz. His legal and moral legacy gave shape to justice and hope for Holocaust victims and survivors. He taught the world to seek justice not retribution and vengeance and bring humanity to law.
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Holocaust survivor Helen Fagin risked her life to share stories in the Warsaw Ghetto—and inspired her cousin @neilhimself with this tale many years later.
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the onset of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In remembrance, USC Shoah Foundation will feature one quote from a different witness for 100 days, reflecting the duration of the atrocities. #Kwibuka25
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Today is #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay. Sam Kadorian describes how his mother and a Swiss doctor helped rescue more than 100 Armenians from captivity during the Armenian Genocide. His story is one of 600 Armenian testimonies in our archive. Read more
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We mourn the passing of Alan Moskin, Jewish-American WWII Liberator who went on to be a tireless advocate for Holocaust education and remembrance. He was featured in @LibHeroesFilm. May his memory be a blessing. Read our tribute
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We added 20 testimonies of survivors and witnesses of the 1995 Srebrenica genocide to our Visual History Archive. This new collaboration with the Srebrenica Memorial Center is a major step in helping survivors share their experiences and educate others.
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The recent desecration of barracks at Auschwitz-Birkenau is an act of cowardice and hate. We stand with Auschwitz survivor Max Eisen, who has returned to the camp with educational groups more than 20 times. #strongerthanhate #neverforget @MOTLorg .
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Survivor Marcel Rutagarama recalls the near-fatal violence he suffered during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi and offers his hopes for the future. #StrongerThanHate #Kwibuka25
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Holocaust survivor Helen Fagin risked her life to share stories in the Warsaw Ghetto—and inspired her cousin @neilhimself with this tale many years later. #StrongerThanHate
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"It is our obligation to teach tolerance. Hate is never right & love is never wrong." Holocaust survivor Roman Kent. #HolocaustMemorialDay
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Tomorrow is #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay. Sam Kadorian and his mother Vartanush survived the roundups and killings by Ottoman authorities, and Vartanush secretly helped save more than a hundred fellow Armenians being held captive as slaves. Read more
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day we will share one survivor's words every hour of the day. #StrongerThanHate
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Dr. Richard Hovannisian, a leading scholar of the Armenian genocide, turns 90 today! .Thanks to Richard, the Institute houses 1,000+ audio interviews he and his UCLA students conducted with Armenian Genocide survivors. Here he describes one of them.
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Survivor Erna Anolik describes arriving at Auschwitz II-Birkenau and the fate of those with her. On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the past to light the way ahead
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Today’s resolution in the U.S. House recognizing the #ArmenianGenocide at the hands of the Ottoman Empire during WWI is long overdue. Our archive houses hundreds of eyewitness testimonies from survivors, such as this one from a man who lost 11 family members. #HR296
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On behalf of the Armenian Community, as well as other survivors of genocide, we thank @POTUS for having the strength and compassion to acknowledge the sins of the past. #ArmenianGenocide #NeverForget.
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The border region of Syria now under invasion is where many Ottoman-era refugees were targets of state-sponsored mass violence. In this clip, an Armenian Genocide survivor describes her reunification with her uncle who was thought to have been killed in a massacre in Ras al-Ayn.
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Before Armin Wegner spent seven years in concentration camps for daring to speak out against Nazi policies, he risked his life to document the genocide against the Armenian people. #StrongerThanHate
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As we stand with our Armenian brothers and sisters today in remembrance of the Armenian Genocide, we recognize the continuing fight for recognition of these events. Survivor Hagop Asadourian speaks about denial. "I have to beg people to believe me - that's what hurts you most."
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Holocaust survivor Menachem Rubin shares a memory of a fellow Auschwitz inmate briefly lighting a Hanukkah candle inside their barrack
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"If we can promote empathy we can combat the hate in this world." Kerry Washington. #beginswithme #ambassadorsgala
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#ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay. Download our IWalk app when you visit the Armenian Genocide Martyrs Monument in Montebello, Ca. New IWalk tour includes testimony of Hagop Asadourian, who here describes the psychological toll of surviving the genocide
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Tomorrow marks 103 years since the Armenian Genocide began. Explore survivor and eyewitness testimony from this history in our Archive at
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day we will share one survivor's hopes for the future every hour from sunrise to sunset. #WeRemember
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Congratulations to our friend Max Eisen for his appointment to the Order of Canada. We are thrilled that his "contributions to Holocaust education, and his promotion of transformational dialogue on human rights, tolerance and respect" have been recognized and rewarded.
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April has historically been a significant month in the planning and implementation of genocide. We choose to mark this time by sharing stories from our collections: Holocaust, Armenian Genocide, Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Nanjing Massacre, & the Rohingya Genocide.
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On April 4, Jewish Holocaust survivor Vanda Obiedkova died in a freezing basement during the siege of Mariupol. Her memory lives on in testimony she gave in 1998. On the final day of Passover, we share her recollections of celebrating religious holidays. #Passover #UkraineWar
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We condemn in the strongest possible terms the attack in Warsaw on Holocaust scholar Professor Jan Grabowski by a Polish parliamentarian.
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Former congresswoman who expelled Nazis quits Homeland Security advisory council in protest of U.S. gov’s policy of separating children from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border. Elizabeth Holtzman also gave testimony to USC Shoah Foundation.
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We are thankful and relieved that after a harrowing day all hostages at Congregation Beth Israel are out and safe. This incident is a potent reminder of the threat antisemitism poses to civil society and to Jewish communities around the world. Together we are #strongerthanhate.
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This year marks the 25th anniversary of the onset of the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. In remembrance, we will feature quotes from the witnesses for 100 days, reflecting the duration of the atrocities. #kwibuka25 #StrongerThanHate
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Spielberg on the mainstreaming of contemporary antisemitism @colbertlateshow.
“Not since Germany in the '30s have I witnessed antisemitism, no longer lurking but standing proud with hands on hips like Hitler and Mussolini — kind of daring us to defy it. I’ve never experienced this in my entire life. Especially in this country.” — Steven Spielberg #Colbert
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Armenian Genocide survivor. Refugee. Painter. The legendary Jiryar Zorthian describes his family's long journey from liberation to Bursa, then Constantinople, then Italy, and finally to America. #StrongerThanHate
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Resilience | Armenian Genocide survivor Hovsana Kumjian sings a rare but powerful lament describing the brutal impact the genocide had on its victims. Today, we honor their legacy 105 years after the start of the Armenian Genocide. #whatishome #genocideawarenessmonth
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In a tweet last week, we referred to the Łódź Ghetto as a “Polish ghetto.” Łódź is in an area of Poland that was occupied and then annexed by Germany during World War II. Nazi authorities established, ran, and liquidated the ghetto. We apologize for the error.
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We mourn the passing of Joe Adamson, who escaped Germany on the Kindertransport in 1939. He recorded his story just 16 months ago. "My contribution, that small percentage I can give to future generations, might help the fight against racism and against cruelty." #strongerthanhate
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"Clad in her iconic blue pant suit with matching scarf and shoes, @EvaMozesKor will be educating people about the Holocaust for generations to come thanks to a new interactive Dimensions in Testimony exhibit at @candlesmuseum." #StrongerThanHate
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Kurt Thomas escaped the infamous Sobibor death camp during an October 1943 prisoner uprising. Learn and share his extraordinary tale of survival by hosting@ZikaronBasalon/BringingTestimonyHome. Register at for a support kit featuring our abridged testimony
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We are saddened to hear the passing of Elie Wiesel. His words will continue to inspire & educate generations.
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Today we remember and mark 104 years since the #ArmenianGenocide, where over 1.5 million Armenians were murdered. Today we share their stories, recorded and preserved in the Visual History Archive for everyone to hear. #StrongerThanHate
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Aaron Elster on the devastation of losing his little sister and his guilt that her last moments were with strangers. On Holocaust Remembrance Day, testimony serves as a reminder that humanity is #StrongerThanHate.
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Have you heard this story? It's about a Holocaust survivor who faced Orange County schoolchildren after an antisemitic incident. Meet the incredible Eva Schloss, survivor and step sister to Anne Frank. #StrongerThanHate
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We're proud to partner with @TCM to present two nights of films honoring #HolocaustRemembrance. Night one kicks off tonight at 5 p.m. PT with 1948's "The Search," starring Montgomery Clift. Details:
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This photograph is a lone man refusing to give the Nazi salute, 1936. Believed to be August Landmesser, although never confirmed, his lone stance in a sea of salutes is a private protest. #HolocaustEducation
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Armenian Genocide survivor Hagop Asadourian's powerful words on memory and legacy
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Henry Morgenthau III—grandson and namesake of Henry Morgenthau Sr., the American ambassador to the Ottoman Empire during WWI—remembers his grandfather's frustration with Talaat Pasha, the primary architect of the Armenian Genocide.
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WWII liberator and decorated combat photographer Walter Rosenblum describes his experience on #DDay 73 years ago.
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"Don't hate - because it's going to consume you too, eventually.". Powerful words from Tree of Life shooting survivor Judah Samet. Thanks for the reminder, @ZBNFL ! #strongerthanhate.
These words are hitting me today. Powerful words from Holocaust survivor and Tree of Life shooting survivor Judah Samet. We can't let hate consume us. Lead with love. (via @USCShoahFdn)
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We’re 5 days away from #HolocaustRemembranceDay and commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz. This week, we’ll be sharing stories from survivors, like Margaret Kulik’s memory of her first day at the camp
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"I have never seen as many Jewish children in a Protestant church as I did that day." Louis de Groot was 14 when he went into hiding in Holland on Dec. 22, 1943. He recalls the heroism of the pastor at Christmas services. He spoke at @HolocaustMuseum .
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"May 8 , 1945, when they announced the the war was over, this I remember very well. You know your head swelled — war over! This was another dream … this feeling, alive, without war.” —Holocaust survivor Mania Lichtenstein #VEDay
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Anne Frank was born June 12, 1929. We honor her with our work. Her light shone briefly, but her words inspire still. #StrongerthanHate
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Holocaust survivor Eva Schloss & @StephensTweets reflect on her meeting with Orange County schoolchildren, days after their antisemitic actions sparked online outrage. #StrongerThanHate
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Today is St #MaximilianKolbe feast day. On this day in 1941, Kolbe sacrificed his life for another's in Auschwitz.
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#My2018Motto: Love is Stronger Than Hate. We're following the example set by these five inspiring survivors from the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Holocaust, Armenian Genocide, Guatemalan Genocide and Cambodian Genocide.
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In memory of Holocaust survivor Aaron Elster, who firmly believed that each person he spoke to was one more person he could convince to always choose hope over hate. Tribute:
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Holocaust survivor Ed Mosberg donates recovered Torah to founder Steven Spielberg in honor of his work on the film "Schindler's List." (1/2)
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Our deepest sympathies to the loved ones & communities devastated by the antisemitic attacks at the Tree of Life synagogue. We’re reaching out to offer comfort & guidance to friends & family in Pittsburgh, across PA & beyond, and offering resources for educators & their students.
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(1 of 2) Arshavir Sarkisian, an Armenian refugee from Minghachevir, Azerbaijan, describes his exile from home during the Karabakh war in this clip from his 1988 testimony from the Visual History Archive.
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Survivor Hovsana Kumjian sang this lament every April 24 to remember those who perished in the Armenian Genocide. 103 years later, we honor their legacy.
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Today is the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Listen to the latest Betches podcast to hear survivor Yvette Rugasaguhunga speak with Sami Sage about her ordeal. #GenocideAwarenessMonth.
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Wonderful news: Arizona has passed a resolution supporting Holocaust and genocide education in schools! #StrongerThanHate . Here is Arizona-based Holocaust survivor Gerta Klein on being liberated by Kurt Klein, the man who would become her husband.
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Today is the 101st anniversary of 1st Republic of Armenia which was created after the Battle of Sardarabad in 1918. Manuel Maroutian describes the fervor before and during this last stand.
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Our countdown to #HolocaustRemembranceDay continues. Rena Finder remembers arriving at Oskar Schindler’s factory after spending weeks in Auschwitz. She recalls how the Schindlers risked their lives to save so many Jews, exemplifying the importance of being #strongerthanhate
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On #YomHaShoah, we honor the 52,000 Holocaust survivors who entrusted us to preserve and share their stories. Survivors are our bridge to only a fraction of the 6 million Jews murdered by Nazi Germany. Many of those killed didn't have family members who lived to remember them.
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We are deeply saddened by the news of an antisemitic mass shooting at Chabad of Poway. Our executive director is on site right now with this message.
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The Jewish holiday of #Shavuot, which begins on Thursday night, traditionally celebrates the giving of the Torah on Mount Sinai, as well as the spring grain harvest. For many Holocaust survivors, such as Martin Weiss, the holiday is most beloved for its dairy-rich delicacies.
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Please join us for #GAM, on April 7, 2021, where @USCShoahFdn will partner with @UN and @UNESCO to discuss lessons learned from the Genocide against the Tutsi in #Rwanda. Help us #PreventGenocide. Follow us here and on our website for more info on events.
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Jack Pinto—a Holocaust survivor who swears that music saved his life—sings to his wife every day: "I don't know why I love you like I do." #StrongerThanHate
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Watching the violence at the Capitol and displays of white supremacy, antisemitism & other forms of hate, we recall the words of Congressman Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor to have served in Congress, and the good he hoped to bring to this country through public service.
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Orphaned and adopted, Armenian Genocide survivor Jirair Suchiasian had to come to terms with his lack of identity -- he has no idea who his family was, who he was, and what his actual name was. #StrongerThanHate
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We are heartbroken over the loss of Holocaust survivor Jack Mikulincer, who at 99 died in an accident on his way to his synagogue. He gave us his testimony in 1996, and we are committed to ensuring that his memory lives on in perpetuity.
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The U.S. Senate unanimously recognizes the Armenian Genocide today. Our archive houses hundreds of eyewitness testimonies from survivors—like Aurora Mardiganian, whose story-turned-film was featured across U.S. cinemas to aide #ArmenianGenocide victims
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We mourn the passing of Holocaust survivor and “Ritchie Boy” World War II veteran Herbert Murez. Herbert would have celebrated his 100th birthday today. He recorded his testimony with us in March 2023, part of our Last Chance Testimony Initiative. May his memory be a blessing.
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The @USCIWitness landing page for @thepromisefilm is now live—adding voices of Armenian Genocide survivors to teaching activities and resources! #KeepThePromise
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Paula Lebovics, Miriam Ziegler, Gabor Hirsch and Eva Kor hold a photo taken of them after Auschwitz was liberated on Jan. 27, 1945. View their testimonies and learn more about International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Jan 27. #WeRemember #strongerthanhate
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As a former Neo-Nazi and Holocaust Studies lecturer, Peter Sundin has lots of ideas on how to #EndAntisemitism. @UNESCO
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Some love & affection, this time between Armenian Genocide survivor Serpouhi Papazian and her husband Wafiq Aboud ❤️#StrongerThanHate
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We are sad to learn that Holocaust survivor Pola Goldach passed away this week at 93. In 1997, she recorded her testimony, which will live in perpetuity in the Visual History Archive. We thank Pola for her courage and may her memory be a blessing.
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As classrooms around the world move to online learning, we're here to support you. Our no-cost resources will help you continue to meet your students’ needs. Check out suggested activities for all grade levels & webinars here, updated regularly:
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24 years ago, the Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda began. Today, we share stories of survival. #GenocideAwarenessMonth.Rescuer and aid provider Romeo Dallaire Roméo recalls international indifference to the genocide at the United Nations.
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@thepromisefilm premieres today! It tells the story of the Armenian Genocide - learn more through testimony in the Visual History Archive.
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WATCH Liberation Heroes: The Last Eyewitnesses as it premieres Wednesday May 1 (4 p.m. PT/ 7 p.m. ET) on the @Discovery Channel in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. #StrongerThanHate
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Branko Lustig—Holocaust survivor, Schindler’s List producer and our 50,000th interviewee in the Visual History Archive—remembers returning to Auschwitz and the importance of memory. #StrongerThanHate
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Before Armin Wegner spent seven years in concentration camps for daring to speak out against Nazi policies, he risked his life to document the genocide against the Armenian people. #StrongerThanHate
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Arsène Tchakarian, a French resistance fighter, born during the Armenian Genocide, passed away this week. He was 101. He fought against Nazi occupation during WW2. Check out the over 500 testimonies in the Visual History Archive discussing the French Resistance.
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"Even though we survived we lost something very precious, something which is the birthright of every person: childhood." - Haroutune Aivazian, Armenian Genocide survivor
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Today, we remember the millions of lives lost during the Holocaust. We are eternally grateful for the 50,000 Holocaust survivors who had the courage to share their stories with us. You can help preserve these stories by visiting
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Salt Lake City: We just collected new testimonies from survivors of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. "There are still many people who want to talk about what happened to them. And until now, many haven’t known how to do so." Read more
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In memory of B. Haig Artin, 104, an Armenian Genocide survivor who witnessed the best and the worst humanity had to offer. #StrongerThanHate
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Armenian Genocide scholar Richard Hovannisian describes the plight of Jirair Suchiasian and other Armenian survivors who grew up as orphans.
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We are saddened by the passing of French-Armenian singer, legend Charles Aznavour. A son of Armenian Genocide survivors who has touched people's lives beyond his music from his youth in Nazi occupied France to advocating for Armenian Genocide recognition.
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Holocaust survivor and witness testimony remain a powerful tool to counter antisemitism, bigotry and injustice. Support USC Shoah Foundation testimony-based education and research on #HolocaustRemembranceDay by visiting
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Congratulations to Holocaust survivor Rose Schindler, who just received her high school diploma! Visit to watch her testimony and learn why this award is so meaningful
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Survivor Ernestine Mukakarangwa bravely shares the story of the sexual violence she suffered during the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda. #StrongerThanHate #kwibuka25
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Today’s news about "Schindler’s List" rerelease is a reminder it is up to each of us to make the world a better place. As caretakers of the film’s legacy, we make testimony of genocide survivors relevant today through educational programs. #StrongerThanHate. #SchindlersList25.
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