In preparation for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which honors the memory of the 6 million Jews and millions of others who were victims of the Nazi regime, we had the opportunity to speak exclusively with second gentleman Doug Emhoff about his efforts to combat anti-Semitism and other forms of hatred. As the first Jewish spouse of a U.S. vice president or president, Emhoff emphasized the significance of this day at a time when incidents of anti-Semitism have been on the rise.
Emhoff described his visit to Auschwitz last year on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a profoundly moving experience that continues to shape his work in fighting hate and anti-Semitism. Witnessing firsthand the chambers, crematoriums, and personal effects of those who perished in the Holocaust only strengthened his commitment to ensuring that people never forget the atrocities that took place.
