The United States is joining Jewish communities and people of all faiths across the country in marking the National Days of Remembrance of Victims of the Holocaust. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a statement to commemorate this occasion, honoring the victims of one of the darkest periods in human history.
This week, the Rubio administration remembers the six million Jews and millions of others murdered by the Nazis and their collaborators during World War II. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II is marked this year, with tens of thousands of people liberated from Nazi concentration and death camps across Europe by U.S. and Allied troops.
As part of these commemorations, Rubio has acknowledged the enduring lessons of the Holocaust, including the dangers of fascism, antisemitism, and state terror. He emphasized the importance of preserving the history and facts of the Holocaust to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated. The Secretary of State also reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to combating global antisemitism and safeguarding Jewish communities worldwide.
The National Days of Remembrance serve as a poignant reminder of the need for vigilance against hatred and intolerance, both in our own country and around the world. By remembering the victims of the Holocaust, we honor their memories and reaffirm our values of compassion, empathy, and respect for human rights.