80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation Highlights Holocaust's Lasting Legacy

As the world marks 80 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, historians and survivors emphasize the importance of preserving the memory of its atrocities and the specificity of the Holocaust's impact.

• January 27, 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, where over 1.1 million people, including 230,000 children, were killed during the Holocaust.
• Survivors like Luigi Ferri, who was deported at age 12, share harrowing testimonies to ensure the memory of the Holocaust endures as the last generation of survivors diminishes.
• Historians emphasize the unique suffering of Jewish victims, noting that only 5% of French Jews deported to concentration camps survived, compared to 50% of non-Jewish deportees.
• The French government initially struggled to acknowledge the specific targeting of Jews during the Holocaust, despite mounting survivor testimonies and evidence.
• Efforts to commemorate and educate about the Holocaust continue, with historians, educators, and institutions bearing the responsibility of preserving its lessons for future generations.

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