United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
The Museum's collections database contains more than 270,000 records, including: A living memorial to the Holocaust, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum inspires citizens …
Cambodia 1975–1979 - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
From April 17, 1975, to January 7, 1979, the Khmer Rouge perpetrated one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century. Nearly two million people died under the rule of the fanatical Communist …
Database of Holocaust Survivor and Victim Names
The Museum’s Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center is located on the second floor of the Museum. It is open Sunday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except for federal …
Antisemitism Explained - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Antisemitism means prejudice against or hatred of Jews. The Holocaust, during which Nazis and their collaborators murdered 6 million Jews, is the worst example of antisemitism in history. A …
Admission and Tickets - United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Reserve tickets online before your visit to the Museum. The Museum and its exhibitions are open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. The last entrance into the Permanent Exhibition is at 4:30 p.m. …
Meet Holocaust Survivors - United States Holocaust Memorial …
Aug 10, 2018 · Meet Holocaust Survivors. Holocaust survivors have volunteered at the Museum on a regular basis across the institution—engaging with visitors, sharing their personal …
Primary Source Databases - United States Holocaust Memorial …
The following databases provide access to original primary sources related to the Holocaust. They are intended for research being conducted at the Museum. This page lists primary source …
Holocaust Survivors and Victims Database -- Search for Names
Search for Names. To restrict your name search to specific name list (s), enter the Source ID for each list. Separate each ID with a space. You can also search and select a source below. The …
Origins of Neo-Nazi and White Supremacist Terms and Symbols
“Blood and Soil” “Blood and Soil” (Blut und Boden) was an early Nazi slogan used in Germany to evoke the idea of a pure “Aryan” race and the territory it wanted to conquer.The concept was …
World War II and the Holocaust, 1939–1945
On September 1, 1939, a massive German force invaded and conquered Poland within a month. It was the start of the Second World War. In April 1940, Germany occupied Denmark and …