Heroines of World War II and Beyond @ USHMM

Courage comes in many forms. In honor of Women’s History Month, we highlight bold women from diverse backgrounds who took action—often risking their lives—during and after World War II. Against incredible odds, these heroines fought for a better future for themselves and humanity. 

EXPLORE The Volunteer Who Parachuted behind German Lines Hannah Szenes made the ultimate sacrifice >>   READ Young "Captain" Vowed Revenge for Murder Armed and indispensable to resistance >> WATCH The Moment She Knew She Would Escape a Killing Center Holocaust survivor’s daring plan >>   READ All on Her Own, a Catholic Teenager Hid 13 Jews It started with friends in Poland >> WATCH The Spies They Never Saw Coming Bold women in World War II >>   LISTEN American Journalist Fought Injustice with Words, Photos “Show the world how we’re treated” >>   TUNE IN Facebook Live | How Did Young Americans Respond to the Nazi Threat? Join us Wednesday, March 24, at 9:30 a.m. ET for this discussion. You do not need a Facebook account to watch. Remind me to watch >>