World war two
How to celebrate Memorial Day? Read ‘Letters Home’
77 years after his brother Gilbert was shot down over German, Mel Sapiro finds, and publishes, his letters
Yes, Dr. Seuss wrote racist books. He still has things to teach us.
My first introduction to fascism was the tin-pot dictator of Sala-ma-Sond.
Eulogy: Max Bendich, 105, an ordinary life lived extraordinarily
“He didn’t do anything out-and-out special. But he had an unbelievable impact on people. An outsized impact.”
My grandfather was a Nazi. Now I say ‘Never Again’
What would I have done? But more importantly, what do I do, right now?
He fled Jim Crow — then risked his future for two Holocaust survivors
Housing displaced persons, or DPs, was strictly against military protocol, lest the refugees spread disease to American soldiers.
Portuguese diplomat who saved 10,000 Jews to be honored with monument
After his actions Mendes was suspended and fired from the diplomatic service of Portugal.
Army Unit Posts Photo Of Nazi War Criminal That Was Colorized By Hitler Fanboy
The image was of Joachim Peiper, who killed American prisoners of war during World War II. The photo was colorized by an apparent fan of Hitler.
A Fake Concentration Camp Was Recreated On A Turkish Movie Premiere’s Red Carpet
A pile of baby-dolls on the red carpet seems to represent corpses.
Helen Mirren To Be Honored By World Jewish Congress
All hail the Queen! The Weinstein Company has announced that actress Helen Mirren will be honored by the World Jewish Congress for her role in ‘Woman in Gold.’
This Portuguese Diplomat Was Disgraced For Saving Jews. Now, He's Getting His Due.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes saved 30,000 people during World War II. But for decades, he was consigned to ignominy by his own government. Now, he’s finally getting his due.