1 August 1936: Adolf Hitler opens the 1936 Berlin Summer Olympics
On 1 August 1936 the Games of the 11th Olympiad began in Berlin, in a climate of heightening political and racial persecution in Nazi Germany.
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On 1 August 1936 the Games of the 11th Olympiad began in Berlin, in a climate of heightening political and racial persecution in Nazi Germany.
Bill Hunt and Sophie Harrison have kindly provided photographs from the Holocaust which you can use. Here you will find images relating to the camps.
'We are delighted that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, our Patron, has commissioned this amazing and hugely important work. We were delighted to play a small part in facilitating elements of this wonderful project, and bring Holocaust survivors together with these wonderful artists.
Download our About HMD Flyer to give out at your Holocaust Memorial Day Activity. It provides more information about the Holocaust and about Holocaust Memorial Day.
Statement from HMDT Chief Executive, Olivia Marks-Woldman OBE.