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Holocaust Survivor Reunites with Liberator After 80 Years

6/30/2025

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In a poignant reunion, Holocaust survivor Andrew Roth embraced U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran in Los Angeles, 80 years after Moran's brave role in liberating Roth from Buchenwald. As both men approach their centenarian years, they recounted their harrowing tales, underscoring the USC Shoah Foundation's mission to preserve these vital testimonies for future generations.

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In a poignant reunion, Holocaust survivor Andrew Roth embraced U.S. Army soldier Jack Moran in Los Angeles, 80 years after Moran's brave role in liberating Roth from Buchenwald. As both men approach their centenarian years, they recounted their harrowing tales, underscoring the USC Shoah Foundation's mission to preserve these vital testimonies for future generations.