This week, remembrance events are being held across the United States for the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. Jeanette and others are joining Jewish communities and people of various faiths to honor the memory of six million Jews and millions more who were victims of the Nazi regime. The commemorations also pay tribute to the survivors who endured immense suffering.
This year is particularly significant as it marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. At that time, U.S. and Allied troops liberated many from Nazi concentration and death camps in Europe. Recognition is given to the generation of troops who opposed fascism and helped to end Nazi tyranny.
The Holocaust's legacy remains a powerful reminder of the value of accuracy and remembrance. It underscores the need to combat antisemitism and to ensure historical truths remain unaltered. The U.S. maintains its dedication to opposing global antisemitism and securing the safety of Jewish communities worldwide.
"Over the past eight decades, we have continued to learn about the horrors of the Holocaust and the vicious antisemitism and state terror that fueled it. We must ensure the history, and the facts, of the Holocaust are not denied or distorted. Humanity must not forget the catastrophe that took place during the Holocaust," the statement reiterates.
