Photogs at #USHMM

He didn't take to water as a child, but today #HolocaustSurvivor Peter Gorog finds his greatest sense of freedom in the pool. Dive in with Peter as he shares his swimming routine and how he channels his father's memory to find strength. #NextChapterUSHMM youtube.com/watch?v=iKd_cLPB…

Albert Garih discovered a love for the cinema at a young age, especially for movies about justice. "I was mesmerized...Having lived through the war, I was sensitive to injustice, because I had been submitted to injustice myself." #NextChapterUSHMM youtube.com/watch?v=4vfQwskd…

"Study and learn with purpose as much and as far as you possibly can," urged Michel. When his family fled the Nazis, he could take but a few possessions. His love of learning was so strong that, at 14, he lugged a heavy dictionary over the Pyrenees mountains on foot into Spain.

Everywhere he has lived, Nat Shaffir has put down roots, literally. Being a gardener isn't just a passion—it's a way to stay connected to his father's memory and he farm he grew up on in Romania. Listen to Nat's story in our new series: #NextChapterUSHMM youtube.com/watch?v=Xuhm44HW…

"When people learn about the Holocaust, they often ask themselves, 'What would I have done?' We want them to ask, now that I know, 'What will I do?' " said Diane Saltzman, #USHMM Director of Constituency Engagement.

We mourn the victims of the hate-fueled attack on men, women, and children in #ElPaso. The attacker targeted people for who they were and his crime is a reminder of the dangers of hate and the need to confront it.

Survivor Margit Meissner dedicated her life after the Holocaust to speaking out when she saw injustice. Remember Margit by sharing her story and listening to her advice about standing up, taking risks, and being curious.

#AnneFrank has inspired millions with her message that hope lives even in the darkest moments. Reply to share your favorite Anne Frank quote or tell us how she has influenced you. #Anne90

25 years ago individuals and institutions failed to act to prevent the #RwandaGenocide, which claimed the lives of 1 million Rwandans, predominantly Tutsi. The violence tore apart families and entire communities. #Rwanda. ushmm.org/information/press/…

#CaptainAmerica started punching out Nazis in March 1941, and nearly 80 years later is still defending democracy. But the real heroes are creators Jack Kirby and Joe Simon. Learn about the creation of Captain America: medium.com/@HolocaustMuseum/…

"When you see something that is not right, not fair, not just, you have a moral obligation to speak up, to speak out, and find a way to get in the way." —@repjohnlewis, 2016 Elie Wiesel Award Recipient #MondayMotivation #BlackHistoryMonth ushmm.org/information/about-…

“We are all human; and every living person has the same rights as we do to live in peace and health and happiness.” Holocaust survivor Julius Menn shared that sentiment in his talks for more than a decade as a volunteer at our Museum. We honor Julius by remembering his words.

“They tried to kill us all.” — a #Rohingya survivor. As a Muslim minority in Burma, #Rohingya have been targeted for extinction simply because of who they are. We believe there is compelling evidence the Burmese military committed genocide against them. ushmm.org/information/press/…

Do you know a public high school student in the #WashingtonDC area? We're accepting applications for our Bringing the Lessons Home Program that introduces students to #Holocaust history and enables them to bring the lessons to their community. ushmm.org/professionals-and-… #DCPS

"As Holocaust survivors, we were heartbroken by the tragic events at the #TreeofLifeSynagogue—deadly consequences of unchecked antisemitism. Hate can never be ignored. Complacency is dangerous. Standing up is the only way we can make a better future." ushmm.org/information/press/…