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(Washington, D.C., May 15, 2020)— B’nai B’rith President Charles O. Kaufman and CEO Daniel S. Mariaschin have sent a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie expressing outrage that several gravestones belonging to German prisoners of war are adorned with Nazi imagery.
The German graves display swastikas, iron crosses and quotes glorifying Adolf Hitler. The prisoners of war are buried at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Douglas military cemeteries. Some of the American soldiers interred alongside them fought the Nazis during World War II.
We live in a time where anti-Semitism is increasing, knowledge of the Holocaust is declining and swastikas are displayed at hate rallies. Especially in this global context, it is unacceptable for Nazi imagery to remain displayed on these graves.
You can read the full letter here.
B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. B’nai B’rith is recognized as a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a staunch defender of the State of Israel, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a leader in disaster relief. With a presence around the world, we are the Global Voice of the Jewish Community. Visit www.bnaibrith.org
The German graves display swastikas, iron crosses and quotes glorifying Adolf Hitler. The prisoners of war are buried at Fort Sam Houston and Fort Douglas military cemeteries. Some of the American soldiers interred alongside them fought the Nazis during World War II.
We live in a time where anti-Semitism is increasing, knowledge of the Holocaust is declining and swastikas are displayed at hate rallies. Especially in this global context, it is unacceptable for Nazi imagery to remain displayed on these graves.
You can read the full letter here.
B’nai B’rith International has advocated for global Jewry and championed the cause of human rights since 1843. B’nai B’rith is recognized as a vital voice in promoting Jewish unity and continuity, a staunch defender of the State of Israel, a tireless advocate on behalf of senior citizens and a leader in disaster relief. With a presence around the world, we are the Global Voice of the Jewish Community. Visit www.bnaibrith.org
