DJLC-210 Living Narratives: Holocaust   Tags: dialogues  

"There were many ways of not burdening one's conscience, of shunning responsibility, looking away, keeping mum. When the unspeakable truth of the Holocaust then became known at the end of the war, all too many of us claimed that they had not known anything about it or even suspected anything."

Richard von Weizsäcker, President of West Germany, commenting at the 40th anniversary of the end of World War II. The quote was found using Credo Reference.

This guide will provide you with background information on World War II and the Holocaust to help prepare you for your interviews.