This week, the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust are being marked across the United States, as people of all faiths come together to remember the six million Jews and the millions of others who were murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. This memorial period also honors those who survived the atrocity and endured great suffering.
Jeanette and company noted, "We remember the six million Jews and millions of others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators. We also honor the survivors who were subjected to unspeakable suffering."
The year 2025 is significant as it marks the 80th anniversary of World War II's conclusion, a war during which U.S. and Allied forces liberated numerous Nazi concentration and death camps. This action rescued thousands from the grip of tyranny, and the statement acknowledges, "We are eternally indebted to the generation who fought fascism and saved the world from Nazi tyranny."
Over these decades, awareness of the horrors that occurred during the Holocaust and the antisemitism that fueled it has deepened. The resilience against Holocaust denial and distortion remains a stern commitment. The statement emphasizes, "We must ensure the history, and the facts, of the Holocaust are not denied or distorted." The commitment to combating antisemitism and protecting Jewish communities is regarded as steadfast. The statement clarifies, "The U.S. remains firm in its commitment to fight global antisemitism and safeguard Jewish communities worldwide."