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Briefly

On 11 April 1945, US troops liberated the Buchenwald concentration camp, revealing the atrocities faced by an estimated 21,000 prisoners. The Holocaust claimed six million Jewish lives, with millions more suffering persecution. Time is a critical factor as the number of Holocaust survivors dwindles, increasing the importance of documenting their stories. Rising Holocaust denial and expressions of antisemitism highlight the urgency of ensuring that the testimonies of those who endured this dark chapter in history are not lost.
The arrival of US troops at Buchenwald concentration camp on 11 April 1945 revealed the horrific scale of the Holocaust, where an estimated six million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.
As fewer survivors remain, the need to preserve their stories is urgent. Holocaust denial and antisemitism are rising, making the documentation of these experiences critical.
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