Holocaust and Human Behavior
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86-Year-Old SS Killer Faces Murder Charges(Der Speigel, April 14, 2008) The article, "86-Year-Old SS Killer Faces Murder Charges," reports on what could be the last war crimes trial to take place in Germany. In this case, an elderly SS soldier might be put on trial for shooting three unarmed Dutch civilians in 1944. | Facing Today | 05/14/2008 - 10:39 |
A Protestant Town's Conspiracy of Good in Vichy France(Christian Science Monitor, May 14, 2008) The article, "A Protestant Town's Conspiracy of Good in Vichy France," tells the story of a Protestant community that saved thousands, most of them Jews, from persecution by the Nazis. | Facing Today | 05/14/2008 - 10:57 |
After a Fight to Survive, One to Succeed(New York Times, March 9, 2008) The article, "After a Fight to Survive, One to Succeed," tells the story of the hardships Jewish immigrants to the United States endured after surviving the Nazis. | Facing Today | 03/27/2008 - 11:01 |
America and the HolocaustThis study guide accompanies the documentary America and the Holocaust: Deceit and Indifference and offers a disturbing look at the choices Americans made at a time when the Germans were labeling, isolating, humiliating, and eventually murdering European Jews and others they considered "undesirable. | Publication | 01/24/2008 - 16:49 |
American and German Students Take Cross-Ocean Class on the Holocaust(Christian Science Monitor, May 7, 2008) The article, "American and German students take cross-ocean class on the Holocaust" describes the experiences of Vassar and University of Potsdam students enrolled in a joint course on the Holocaust. | Facing Today | 05/14/2008 - 10:18 |
Andi G., Facing History TeacherAndi G., a Facing History teacher, speaks about the obligation of teachers and students to face the challenges that history brings to humanity. | Video Clip | 03/02/2008 - 21:48 |
Anne Frank in the World ExhibitThe purpose of this guide is to prepare teachers and students to view the exhibition, Anne Frank in the World, 1929-1945, while incorporating perspectives and themes highlighted in the Facing History and Ourselves program. | Publication | 02/23/2008 - 18:56 |
Bush: US Should Have Bombed Auschwitz(Associated Press, January 11, 2008) After visiting Israel's Holocaust Memorial, President Bush remarked that the US should have taken more aggressive action during WWII to destroy Nazi death camps. His thoughts are explained in the article, "Bush: US Should Have Bombed Auschwitz. | Facing Today | 03/27/2008 - 10:12 |
Commemorating GenocideAccording to the International Association of Genocide Scholars, "In the 20th century, genocides and state mass murder have killed more people than have all wars." The month of April is a particularly relevant time to reflect on the history of genocide, as well as current efforts to stop and prevent genocide. | Facing Today | 04/18/2008 - 16:31 |
Confronting Genocide DenialConfronting Genocide Denial responds to recent examples of genocide denial as they relate to historical memory, media literacy, freedom of speech and genocide prevention. Denial of genocide is the final stage of genocide. | Facing Today | 04/22/2008 - 12:07 |
