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The D-Day invasion, 80 years ago on June 6, helped turn the tide against the Nazis. For Jews who were part of the invasion or still in hiding in occupied Europe, the new front against Germany brought hope that an end to the war was near. Today, we continue to be inspired by the commitment and courage of D-Day veterans—and those whose lives they changed. ‌ “Were it not for people like you … I might not be here today.” Watch: A survivor thanks veterans >> D-Day through the Eyes of a Boy in Hiding Watch a video about his art >> ‌ ‌ What Did a Holocaust Survivor in the US Army Witness on D-Day? Watch his story >> A Jewish Soldier Found His Parents in a Nazi Ghetto Read about their reunion >> ‌ ‌ “It was freedom! Liberty! It was a beautiful feeling.” Watch his journey from Dachau to D-Day >> D-Day—Critical to Allied Victory—Was Too Late to Save Most Jews Learn more >> ‌ WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5, 7 P.M. ET From D-Day to Liberation: Honoring Veterans on the Front Lines of History Register for this virtual program >> Images: Holocaust survivor Albert Garih in 1945 (courtesy of Albert Garih) and as an adult. USHMM; A watercolor painted by Simon Jeruchim entitled Memory of June 6, 1944. USHMM, courtesy of Simon Jeruchim; Identification portrait of Charles Stein, circa 1934–38. USHMM, courtesy of Charles Stein; Portrait of four native German speakers in a special unit of the British Army, including Manfred Gans, who is at the far right, circa 1943–45. USHMM, courtesy of Manfred Gans Estate; Werner Kleeman stationed in Normandy, France, writing home. Library of Congress; Assault troops in a landing craft approach Omaha Beach on D-Day. National Archives; Eddie Willner (front row, second from right) and fellow concentration camp escapee Mike Swaab (front row, far right) shown with members of the American tank company they encountered in April 1945. Eddie later served in the US Army. Courtesy of Albert Willner ‌ Donate to Keep Holocaust Memory Alive DONATE Keep Holocaust memory alive to inspire citizens and leaders to confront antisemitism and hatred, prevent genocide, and promote human dignity in a constantly changing world. 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