The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has been one of America’s most important cultural landmarks since it opened its doors in 1993. This museum is dedicated to teaching tolerance and preventing future acts of genocide. The site is an excellent place to begin research on Jewish history and culture. It contains numerous resources for both teachers and students, and sections such as the “Curators’ Corner” give visitors of this site a unique look at historical artifacts. Also, while the site offers a wide range of information concerning the events of the Holocaust, it also covers important current events, such as recent threats to burn the Koran, in order to show that hatred and intolerance are current problems that we must continue to fight.
I noticed your post when scrolling through our classmates' posts, and wanted to share that I was just at this museum over the weekend when I went to Washington D.C. with friends. It was an amazing museum. The artifacts were fascinating, and I was surprised to see all of the things like hairbrushes, shoes, and toothbrushes that were taken from the Jews before herding them into the concentration camps. That part hit me the hardest. Fascinating exhibits.
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