The United States Congress established the Days of Remembrance in 1980 as our nation's annual commemoration of the Holocaust. The period of remembrance has been set aside for reflection on the bravery and courage of Holocaust victims and for reminding Americans of what can happen to civilized people when bigotry, hatred and indifference reign. The Days of Remembrance coincide with the national Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sunday, April 18, 2004.
Holy Cross maintains a substantial collection of Holocaust materials in its Hiatt Holocaust Collection. The origins of this collection date from 1979 when two new wings of Dinand Library were dedicated to the memory of Joshua and Leah Hiatt and all victims of the Holocaust. The collection is listed in the Directory of Holocaust Institutions published by the United States Holocaust Memorial Council.
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# Hiatt Holocaust Collection
Holocaust Days of Remembrance
April 18 - April 25, 2004
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