Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindle
At Auschwitz, the Germans left behind barracks and watchtowers, the remains of gas chambers and the hair and personal belongings of people killed there. The “Arbeit macht frei” (work will set you free) gate is recognized the world over.
Auschwitz survivors the focus of ceremony to mark 80 years since camp's liberation, Holocaust Remembrance Day
Survivors of the Nazi's notorious Auschwitz death camp are taking center stage at the memorial service to mark 80 years since its liberation by Soviet troops.
Leaders to hear Auschwitz survivors at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
OSWIECIM, Poland (Reuters) -Auschwitz survivors were being joined by world leaders on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp by Soviet troops, one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
Survivors Mark Auschwitz 80th Liberation Anniversary
The ceremony is widely regarded as the last major observance likely to see a significant number of survivors in attendance.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism at 80th anniversary of camp's liberation
Auschwitz survivors will be joined by world leaders on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp by Soviet troops, in what will likely be one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
‘Nothing will be easy about returning:’ Survivors mark 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
It doesn’t do any good for your heart, for your mind, for anything,” said Holocaust survivor Jona Laks, 94, about her return to Nazi Germany’s Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
'Act of defiance' as Auschwitz survivors commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day
Survivors of Auschwitz-Birkenau are gathering Monday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp in the final months of World War II, amid the horror of war again shattering peace in Europe.
Survivors pay tribute on anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
Auschwitz survivors and Poland's President Andrzej Duda paid tribute on Jan. 27, the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp.
Hungarian Jews remember Holocaust tragedy 80 years after liberation of Auschwitz
Jews in Hungary and around the world are observing Holocaust Remembrance Day 80 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp
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