The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.

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The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington D.C.

The Holocaust Memorial Museum was built to honor those who were directly affected by the Holocaust. “Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God himself. Never” Elie Wiesel (“Holocaust Encyclopedia”). While some believe the building of the museum was a political act for President Carter, others were very optimistic of the outcome. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was a marvelous achievement for this country and those who dedicated their time and effort to this wonderful building. This museum not only has an interesting history and opening, but exhibits inside are nothing in comparison to the statistics of this grand foundation.

In an effort to ensure this memorial museum was meaningful, Mr. James Ingo Freed was chosen. Not only was he educated in this field, but was a survivor with his own personal experiences during this horrific time period. Freed was born in Essen, Germany in 1930. At the age of eight, James and his younger sister were removed from their home and sent to Chicago where they were later joined by their parents. James studied architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and received his bachelor’s degree in 1953. In later years, Mr. Freed taught at major institutions such as Cooper Union, Cornell University, Rhode Island School of Design, Columbia University, and Yale University. He was also the Dean of the College of Architecture, Planning, and Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology (“Holocaust Encyclopedia”). One’s work ethic can be greatly influenced due to their emotional state of mind on certain topics; therefore, James was an excellent candidate that had personal ties to this museum...

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...less history to the first-class opening the museum’s background is remarkable. Also, the exhibits and statistics are equally phenomenal. So if one enjoys history the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a great candidate.

Works Cited

"Holocaust Encyclopedia." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States

Holocaust Memorial Museum, 10 Jun 2013. Web. 25 Mar 2014.

Linenthal, Edward. Preserving Memory. New York: Penguin Books, 1995. 84. Print.

"Museum Press Kit." United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States

Holocaust Memorial Museum, 10 June 2013. Web. 25 Mar 2014.

“Survivor Volunteers.” United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States

Holocaust Museum, 10 June 2013. Web. 19 March 2014.

“United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.” Jewish Virtual Library. United States

Holocaust Museum, n.d. Web. 25 March 2014.

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