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Phila. Holocaust Memorial, the nation's first, to expand and include park

Discussion in 'Concentration, Death Camps and Crimes Against Huma' started by LRusso216, May 11, 2016.

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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    When it was installed in 1964, Philadelphia's Holocaust Memorial - a statue depicting figures consumed in fire - was the first of its kind in North America.

    On Tuesday, city officials and a group of Holocaust survivors announced plans for the statue at 16th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to serve as the entrance to a memorial park - one that aims to educate future visitors as the events of the Holocaust recede further into the past.

    Read more at http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20160512_Phila__Holocaust_Memorial__the_nation_s_first__to_expand_and_include_park.html#R1lm4cUm9hJiv8UJ.99

    Good article in today's paper.
     
    LRusso216, May 11, 2016
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    KJ Jr Well-Known Member

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    Well done Philly. By the sound of it, they seem to be crossing t's and dotting i's. The memorial seems to have a good foundation of members who want to do it right.
     
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    I agree but reading the comments people wrote about the memorial are pretty eye opening. Lot of hatred out there, I guess always has been. so sad.

    Gaines
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    I guess there will always be knuckleheads. You're right; sad is the word.
     
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    I was thinking the same thing Gaines. I just kept reading the comments hoping someone will eventually have some inkling of morality.
     
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