Fires of Hate: How the Nazis Targeted Books and Free Thinking Live Digital Program Starts Soon...UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM

 

Fires of Hate: How the Nazis Targeted Books and Free Thinking Live Digital Program Starts Soon Beginning in May 1933, university students in Nazi clubs across Germany orchestrated a destructive campaign to burn thousands of books and other materials considered “un-German.” The works of Jewish writers such as Sigmund Freud and political activists including Helen Keller were among countless others scorched in festive ceremonies celebrating Nazi ideology. Even children's books were destroyed. WATCH NOW The Nazi regime’s early efforts to control the thoughts and lives of its citizens foreshadowed more brutal threats on the horizon. As campaigns to ban books and control information resurface today, we invite you to join our virtual discussion this morning, Wednesday, April 6, at 9:30 a.m. ET. After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on the Museum’s Facebook and YouTube pages. Photo: Nazi Storm Troopers and young German men holding pictures and pamphlets at a public book burning. Circa 1933–1940. Everett Collection Inc / Alamy Stock Photo Donate to Keep Holocaust Memory Alive DONATE Keep Holocaust memory alive to inspire citizens and leaders to confront hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity in a constantly changing world. Visit ushmm.org/campaign to learn more. Find Free Educational Resources Online LEARN Stay Connected UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC 20024-2126 Main telephone: 202.488.0400 TTY: 202.488.0406 VIEW IN BROWSER