Inside the Vault: Jewish American Soldiers & Jewish Refugees after World War II
In the wake of World War II, American servicemen helped Jewish refugees come to the United States. Join us as we learn more about the servicemen’s work through primary sources. Who were these people? What are their stories?
On Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT), our curators will discuss how servicemen and women helped Holocaust survivors. Our team will be joined by Melanie Meyers from the American Jewish Historical Society and Dr. Deborah Dash Moore, the Frederick G. L. Huetwell Professor of History and Professor of Judaic Studies at the University of Michigan.
Submit your questions for Dr. Moore here.
Featured Documents
Related Resources
- Essay: “Immigrant Fiction: Exploring an American Identity” by Phillip Lopate (Columbia University), History Now 3 (Spring 2005)
- Essay: “‘In the Name of America’s Future’: The Fraught Passage of the 1952 Immigration and Nationality Act” by Maddalena Marinari (Gustavus Adolphus College), History Now 52 (Fall 2018)
- Book Breaks: “Americans and the Holocaust: A Reader” with Daniel Greene and Edward Phillips (Northwestern University)
- Classroom Resources: “Historical Context: Immigration Policy in World War II” by Steven Mintz (University of Texas at Austin)
I cannot attend the live program. Will it be recorded?
Yes! The program is recorded and sent in an email the following day to everyone who registers.
Future Programs
June 2024: Are you smarter than a (1925) eighth grader?
Join us on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET (4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT) when our curators discuss two 1925 study guides from Iowa and South Dakota, and find out what it took to pass the eighth grade. Our team will be joined by Dr. Adam Laats, Professor of Education and History at Binghamton University (SUNY).
More coming soon.
About Inside the Vault
Inside the Vault: Highlights from the Gilder Lehrman Collection is an online program that highlights unique primary sources from the Gilder Lehrman Collection. From iconic historical treasures, such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Emancipation Proclamation, to personal letters that reveal the contributions of ordinary American citizens, each session will investigate primary sources and discuss their background, impact, and potential use in the classroom.