Description
This U.S. Senate resolution recognized May 2014 as Jewish American Heritage Month. The resolution also expressed appreciation for the contributions made to the United States by the survivors of the Holocaust and encouraged the people of the United States to learn about the efforts and achievements of Holocaust survivors who immigrated to the United States in the years following World War II. Finally, this resolution expresses admiration for the more than 100,000 Holocaust survivors living in the United States who continue to bear witness to their personal stories.
Source-Dependent Questions
- What is the purpose of this U.S. Senate resolution?
- How many people does the resolution say the Nazis murdered during the Holocaust? How many Jews found refuge in the United States during and after World War II? Why would these numbers be important to include?
- According to the resolution, what are some different ways that survivors of the Holocaust who came to the U.S. contributed to American society? Why might those contributions be noted?
- Describe how America impacted the lives of many Holocaust survivors.
Citation Information
"S.Res.458 - A resolution recognizing May as Jewish American Heritage Month and honoring Holocaust survivors and their contributions to the United States of America," 22 May 2014. Courtesy of U.S. Congress