The U.S. and the Holocaust
Exploring America’s response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises in history.
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The American Press in Germany
It wasn’t easy for journalists to report what was happening in Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
It wasn’t easy for journalists to report what was happening in Nazi Germany in the 1930s.
The Gradual Rise of Nazi Germany
Lives turned upside down when Nazis came to power. But changes didn’t happen overnight.
Lives turned upside down when Nazis came to power. But changes didn’t happen overnight.
The Rise of Eugenics in America
By the early 1900s, many white Americans embraced a pseudo-science called eugenics.
By the early 1900s, many white Americans embraced a pseudo-science called eugenics.
Susan & Joseph Arrive in America
When the children finally arrived at Ellis Island, only their father greeted them.
When the children finally arrived at Ellis Island, only their father greeted them.
Charles Lindbergh & The America First Committee
Founded by a handful of students, it became the largest anti-war group in US history.
Founded by a handful of students, it became the largest anti-war group in US history.
The War Refugee Board & Hungary
It is impossible to tally how many thousands the board saved, directly or indirectly.
It is impossible to tally how many thousands the board saved, directly or indirectly.
Not Every Jew Died in a Concentration Camp
People assume every Jew died in a camp or gas chamber. But that’s only part of the story.
People assume every Jew died in a camp or gas chamber. But that’s only part of the story.
Life in Auschwitz
Holocaust survivor Eva Geiringer reflects on life in Auschwitz.
Holocaust survivor Eva Geiringer reflects on life in Auschwitz.
US Bill to Save Refugee Children Hits Wall of Anti-Semitism
An attempt to save refugee children in the US hits antisemitism "so deep and so cruel."
An attempt to save refugee children in the US hits antisemitism "so deep and so cruel."
The Holocaust and Authoritarianism Today
Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.
Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.
The Holocaust and Refugees, Lessons for Today
Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.
Filmmakers and special guests explore themes from the U.S. and the Holocaust.