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80 Years Since Dachau: Honoring Survivors' Haunting Memories

4/30/2025

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On May 8, we honor the 80th anniversary of Dachau's liberation, where U.S. troops rescued over 30,000 prisoners from unimaginable horrors. At the memorial site in Germany, poignant commemorative events will pay tribute to the victims. Survivor Elly Gotz shares her haunting memories, shedding light on the deep, lasting trauma that survivors continue to face.

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Story summary

On May 8, we honor the 80th anniversary of Dachau's liberation, where U.S. troops rescued over 30,000 prisoners from unimaginable horrors. At the memorial site in Germany, poignant commemorative events will pay tribute to the victims. Survivor Elly Gotz shares her haunting memories, shedding light on the deep, lasting trauma that survivors continue to face.