United States Memorial Holocaust Museum

I spent three hours exploring the permanent exhibition at The United States Memorial Holocaust Museum. I started to cry the moment I entered. The exhibition is presented in chronological order, starting with the Nazi's rise to power and concluding with the end of the war and the establishment of Israel. It is filled with artifacts, footage, and photographs detailing many aspects of the war and the genocide. Immersing myself, I felt overwhelmed by grief and confusion. At the end I spent time in the Hall of Remembrance, tearing up with emotion and awe at the devastation. I felt that this museum is truly an important memorial. The exhibition was packed all day, and I am glad so many visitors to DC take the time to experience this.