From left, Henryk, Felicja, and Salomon, the children of Lazar and Czarna “Lucia” Lippermann, in Kraków in May 1940, before the Kraków ghetto was established. The family did not survive the Holocaust. The children’s aunt donated the photo to the Museum in hopes they would be remembered. US Holocaust Memorial Museum, courtesy of Estelle Mantovani
Each year during Days of Remembrance, the nation commemorates the six million Jews who were murdered during the Holocaust and the other victims of Nazi persecution. The 2024 national ceremony will feature a keynote address by President Joseph Biden. Every president since the Museum opened in 1993 has delivered the keynote address at a Days of Remembrance ceremony. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will also participate in this important event. The combined presence of these leaders is an important statement to our nation at this very challenging moment of alarming antisemitism and Holocaust denial.
Preserving the memory of the victims—while also honoring survivors, rescuers, and liberators—provides an opportunity to learn about how and why the Holocaust happened and to reflect on our common humanity. Their history warns us of the consequences when antisemitism remains unchecked and inspires people everywhere to confront hatred.
The one-hour ceremony will take place in the US Capitol Visitors Center’s Emancipation Hall. Holocaust survivors as well as members of Congress, the administration, the diplomatic corps, and Museum supporters from across the country will be in attendance. The US Army Band will perform, and all attendees will pay tribute to the victims. Sign up to receive an email reminder with a link to watch the ceremony virtually on May 7 at 11 a.m. ET.
Keynote Address
Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States
Congressional Speakers
The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, United States House of Representatives
The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, United States House of Representatives
Survivor Reflections
Abraham Foxman, Holocaust Survivor and Member, United States Holocaust Memorial Council
Rae Goldfarb, Holocaust Survivor and Museum Volunteer
Manny Mandel, Holocaust Survivor and Museum Volunteer
Alfred Münzer, Holocaust Survivor and Museum Volunteer
Museum Speakers
Ambassador (Ret.) Stuart E. Eizenstat, Chair, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Allan M. Holt, Vice Chair, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Sara J. Bloomfield, Director, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
After the live broadcast, the recording will be available to watch on demand on the Museum's YouTube page.