Auschwitz survivors and world leaders mark 80 years since Nazi death camp's liberation
The solemn commemoration came amid a worldwide spike in antisemitism and new surveys suggesting basic knowledge of the Holocaust is eroding.
80 years after Auschwitz liberation, a survivor's powerful plea: 'We cannot forget'
Tova Friedman, 86, is one of a dwindling number of Holocaust survivors. Is this horrific time slipping from our memory?
Auschwitz Memorial Holds Observances on the 80th Anniversary of the Death Camp's Liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops is being observed at the site of the former death camp
Deseret News archives: Auschwitz, Birkenau liberated 80 years ago today
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Jan. 27, 1945, during World War II, Soviet troops liberated the Nazi concentration camps Auschwitz and Birkenau in Poland.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
By Barbara Erling and Kuba Stezycki OSWIECIM, Poland (Reuters) -Auschwitz survivors warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism on Monday, as they marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp by Soviet troops in one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
Holocaust survivors gather at Auschwitz to mark 80 years since liberation
Holocaust survivors and their supporters marked the 80th recognition of Soviet Union soldiers liberating Auschwitz on Monday.
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Memorial service to mark 80 years since liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops held in Poland
A memorial service to mark 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops was held on Monday (local time) at the ...