Students will examine primary sources detailing General Eisenhower’s first-hand experience witnessing the horrors of Nazi concentration camps, gaining insight into the atrocities of the Holocaust through documented evidence.
In this powerful lesson, students will engage with history through the eyes of General Dwight D. Eisenhower, who, upon liberating Nazi concentration camps, became one of the first high-ranking officials to witness the appalling reality of the Holocaust. General Eisenhower was deeply moved by the atrocities he encountered and took immediate action to ensure the horrors of these camps were documented for future generations. Students will have the opportunity to analyze a variety of primary sources, including first-hand accounts, photographs, and official documents, that capture the brutal conditions and human suffering Eisenhower witnessed. Through these documents, they will explore the importance of historical evidence in holding perpetrators accountable and preserving the truth of one of the darkest chapters in human history. This lesson not only deepens students' understanding of World War II but also emphasizes the responsibility we all share in remembering and acknowledging the past to prevent future atrocities.
Program Length:
50
Grade Levels:
Program Group:
Holocaust
