Carl,
It is an honor and a privilege to carry on survivors’ stories with the Undeniable Truth videos, which provide Holocaust survivors a platform to give their unforgettable testimony and confront Holocaust denial online. Estelle and many survivors have shared their experiences with us—reliving them so others know the true cost of the Holocaust.
Your gift helps us stand against misinformation and antisemitism to share the undeniable truth of the Holocaust, especially online, where young people are exposed to so much hate. Give today to amplify the voices of Estelle and other survivors and ensure they are never forgotten.
Thank you,
Dana Weinstein
Director of Membership
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From: Estelle Laughlin, US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Date: Tues, Jul 25th, 2023
Subject line: The Undeniable Truth |
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Carl,
From 1939 to 1945, I was nobody.
When the Nazis invaded my home in Warsaw, Poland, they targeted me and my Jewish community’s very existence. I had no rights, no home; I was stateless.
There are still people who say that the Holocaust never happened. As a survivor, I stand up to their hurtful efforts to erase history by sharing my experiences—and sharing what it feels like to be erased.
As antisemitism and misinformation continue to grow, we need to share the undeniable truth of the Holocaust today more than ever before. Will you speak up, Carl, by making a gift to the Museum to support this urgent work? |
| | After I was liberated from the Majdanek concentration camp, I made my way to a displaced persons camp in Germany. There, authorities issued me an I.D. card that allowed me to reclaim my identity, and with it, a piece of my humanity.
After the Holocaust, I became a teacher and dedicated my life to enriching the lives of young people. This is why it is so rewarding for me to be a volunteer for the Museum, which works tirelessly to educate about the dangers of unchecked hatred. The Museum reaches youth not only in classrooms, but also online and on social media, where they are most likely to encounter antisemitism or Holocaust denial.
I shared my story as part of the Museum’s Undeniable Truth campaign, which gives survivors an online platform to counter Holocaust denial. To date, the Undeniable Truth videos featuring me and other survivors have been seen over 15 million times. This gives me hope that future generations will carry on my voice and memory—and those of my loved ones.
Please take action to help us ensure we are reaching the people most vulnerable to hate-fueled messages and teaching them the undeniable truth of Holocaust history. Please support the Museum’s work today. |
| | Sincerely, | Estelle Laughlin
Holocaust survivor and Museum volunteer |
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| | Photo: Watching Estelle Laughlin share her testimony in the Museum’s Undeniable Truth campaign. US Holocaust Memorial Museum |
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