November 2024
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The Końskowola Ghetto, a small yet harrowing piece of the Holocaust’s vast history, stands as a stark reminder of the Nazi regime’s genocidal campaign against the Jewish people. Located in the Lublin District of Nazi-occupied Poland, this ghetto represents the systematic oppression, suffering, and extermination faced by Jewish communities during World War II. Although less
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The phrase “Never Again”—so often spoken with solemnity—has, over time, become a hollow echo. Words intended to signify a resolve now risk serving as a mere salve for our conscience, a way to feel we’ve done our part simply by uttering them. But the harsh truth is this: “Never Again” never happened Since 1945, Jewish
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The B-17 That Landed ItselfOn a chilly November day in 1944, an anti-aircraft crew stationed in Belgium spotted something unusual. A large plane was heading toward them, its silhouette unmistakable—it was an American B-17, the legendary “Flying Fortress.” The sight was immediately strange: the landing gear was down, and the aircraft was descending fast. There
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Anton Mussert (1894–1946) was a central figure in the history of Dutch collaboration during World War II. As the founder and leader of the Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging (NSB), or National Socialist Movement, Mussert became one of the most notorious symbols of Dutch cooperation with Nazi Germany. His leadership of the NSB and his role in facilitating
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This year my list is simple,No trinkets, toys, or gold;I dream of gifts intangible,Of values strong and bold. First, I wish for peace to reign,In every heart and land;An end to needless suffering,A world that understands. Next, I ask for mutual respect,A treasure pure and rare;Where differences don’t divide,But teach us how to care. A
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In January 2017, Polish historians unveiled what they claim to be the most comprehensive roster of Nazi SS commanders and guards at Auschwitz, aiming to ensure that any surviving perpetrators might still face justice. This monumental effort, spearheaded by the state-run Institute of National Remembrance, is titled the SS KL Auschwitz Garrison List. It draws
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Salomon Cohen was the second of three children born to Joseph Cohen and Federika Gozina Godschalk. He was born on July 14, 1907, in Gorredijk, a small town in Friesland, the Netherlands. Like his father, Salomon followed the trade of a butcher. On June 10, 1936, he married Roosje de Wilde, the daughter of Gerson
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Title: “Here I Go Again: A Tragedy of the Wandering Soul” Setting: A dark, stormy night. The winds howl as the protagonist, Sir Valour, a knight of fortune and folly, stands alone in the middle of a desolate road. He is garbed in battle-worn armor, his face obscured by the shadows. A long journey lies
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