|
Some American
veterans fought for their lives along the beaches of Normandy. Some
were among the first to witness the horrors as they liberated
emaciated prisoners from concentration camps. And some even helped
Holocaust survivors as they began to reclaim their lives. Now, 80
years after the D-Day invasion, their stories live on. Join us in
collaboration with Arlington National Cemetery for a special digital
program honoring the resilience, commitment, and courage of American
veterans. Learn how their sacrifices inspired some Holocaust
survivors to serve their new country.
Speakers
Rebecca
Erbelding, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Allison S.
Finkelstein, Senior Historian, Arlington National
Cemetery
Remarks by
Albert Willner, son of
Holocaust survivor and US Army veteran Eddie Willner
Moderator
Lindsay MacNeill, Historian,
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Photo:
Eddie Willner (front row, second from right) survived nine
concentration, labor, and internment camps, as well as two death
marches. He and fellow inmate Mike Swaab (front row, far right) are
shown here with members of the American tank company they encountered
in April 1945. Eddie later served in the US Army, retiring as a major
after 20 years. Courtesy
of Albert Willner
|
