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Anti-Judaism in the United States During WWII

America was not without its own anti-Jewish sentiments leading up to and during WWII.

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Jewish Military

Bernard Philipson

Gregg's father, Bernard Philipson, served in the 8th Armored Division during WWII, helping to liberate the Langenstein Concentration Camp.

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Polish Ghettos

From 1939 to 1942, Jewish people in Poland were forced into ghettos, isolated from the rest of their communities, surviving under terrible conditions.

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Individual Stories

Janusz Korczak: Jewish Hero & Champion of Children

Despite the breadth of his career, Korczak’s most profound legacy is his work with Polish orphans—and the loyalty he showed “his” children in the face of the unspeakable horrors of the Holocaust.

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Postal History

Discrimination Never Takes a Vacation: Anti-Jewish Postcards in the United States

Postcards from hotels and resorts across the United States, each advertising that Jewish visitors aren't welcome.

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Nazi Officer's WWII Scrapbook

This scrapbook started on September 1, 1939—the day that would come to be known as the official start date of WWII.

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Jewish Arts and Entertainment

Barney Ross

Barney Ross was a Jewish championship boxer, war hero, and advocate for addiction recovery.

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Postcards of The Dreyfus Affair

The Dreyfus Affair was a 19th-century French political and judicial scanda driven by antisemitic and nationalist sentiment.

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Dr. Seuss

Before Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss was a renowned political cartoonist, using his unique illustration style and sharp wit to critique the Axis leaders and their supporters.

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Irena Sendler: An Upstander

Holocaust hero Irena Sendler, a true upstander responsible for rescuing 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto.

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Rube Goldberg

An overview of the illustrator, cartoonist, author, inventor, and sculptor who is best known for his zany inventions that imagine complex processes to complete simple tasks.

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The Rainbow Division

Nicknamed for its makeup of soldiers from across the United States, the 42nd Infantry division symbolized unity in the face of global conflict.

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