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The U.S. and the Holocaust

What Can Individuals Do when Governments Fail to Act?

Asking what individuals can do when governments fail to act.

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“The Homeless, Tempest-Tossed” (1942 - )
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As the Allies liberate German camps, the public sees the sheer scale of the Holocaust.
“Yearning to Breathe Free” (1938-1942)
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As war begins, some Americans work tirelessly to help refugees; others remain indifferent.
“The Golden Door” (Beginnings-1938)
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Reversing open borders, a xenophobic backlash prompts Congress to restrict immigration.
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