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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, located in Washington, D.C., is a national institution dedicated to documenting, studying, and interpreting the Holocaust—the systematic genocide of six million Jews and millions of others by Nazi Germany during World War II. The museum features extensive exhibitions, artifacts, and personal stories to educate visitors about the atrocities of the Holocaust, the dangers of hatred and intolerance, and the importance of human rights. It serves as a memorial to the victims and aims to inspire action against prejudice and discrimination today.