“As the generation of Holocaust survivors and liberators dwindles, the torch of remembrance, or bearing witness, and of education must continue.” The previous quote was stated by Holocaust survivor, Dan Gillerman. This was the thought of everyone who was involved in the creation of the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. During the year of 1978 the museum began as an idea, that is now visited by 2 million people annually.
The job of the Holocaust Memorial Council was to create a living memorial to the 6 million Jews and millions of other victims who died. Jews have been hated by many people, not just the Germans. Unfortunately Adolf Hitler decided to take it upon himself and cause world terror and destruction. The Nazi’s didn’t only kill Jews they killed African Americans, Jehovah’s witnesses, and anyone who helped hide Jews or just was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hitler’s motivation was to create a master race of blond hair and blue eyes. Oddly enough Hitler himself has brown hair and blue eyes. …show more content…
The outside is cement gray in color and is curved with two pillars. This three story building also has a semi detached Hall of Remembrance. James Freed who was born in Germany was tasked with designing the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. The museum has multiple exhibits tourist can visit such as Syria: Please Don’t Forget Us in this exhibit you will follow the story of one man who was detained and tortured by the Assad regime. The largest exhibit is the Permanent Exhibit and has artifacts and videos of many survivors and victims. While designing they wanted everyone to feel welcome and come to learn about the Holocaust so they created Daniel’s Story where families can learn about the Holocaust through the experience of a
The job of the Holocaust Memorial Council was to create a living memorial to the 6 million Jews and millions of other victims who died. Jews have been hated by many people, not just the Germans. Unfortunately Adolf Hitler decided to take it upon himself and cause world terror and destruction. The Nazi’s didn’t only kill Jews they killed African Americans, Jehovah’s witnesses, and anyone who helped hide Jews or just was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Hitler’s motivation was to create a master race of blond hair and blue eyes. Oddly enough Hitler himself has brown hair and blue eyes. …show more content…
The outside is cement gray in color and is curved with two pillars. This three story building also has a semi detached Hall of Remembrance. James Freed who was born in Germany was tasked with designing the Holocaust Museum in Washington D.C. The museum has multiple exhibits tourist can visit such as Syria: Please Don’t Forget Us in this exhibit you will follow the story of one man who was detained and tortured by the Assad regime. The largest exhibit is the Permanent Exhibit and has artifacts and videos of many survivors and victims. While designing they wanted everyone to feel welcome and come to learn about the Holocaust so they created Daniel’s Story where families can learn about the Holocaust through the experience of a