The American Red Cross conducted a campaign encouraging interaction between youth and Holocaust survivors. Over the course of two weeks, nine interviews were collected in the Washington, DC area focusing on the legacy of those who died during the Holocaust and its survivors. Collectively, these interviews share a hope for the future, and call on today's youth and future generations to stand up against prejudice and prevent future genocides.
Ruth Cohen is a Holocaust survivor and a volunteer with the US Holocaust Memorial Museum. She was interviewed by Alex Knorr. They talked about her life after World War II, how living through the Holocaust shaped her life after the war, and the legacy she wants to leave for future generations.
The American Red Cross supports Holocaust survivors through its Restoring Family Links program. Through this service, families separated by World War II can be reconnected to their loved ones, or obtain documentation concerning their fate. To learn more about this program, please visit www.redcross.org/reconnectingfamilies.
