The Danger of Indifference: 'Then They Came For Me'

You may know the words from this famous quote, but do you know who said it and why? German pastor Martin Niemöller supported the Nazis before worrying signs propelled him to criticize Hitler from the pulpit. In 1937, the Gestapo arrested him for this opposition, and he spent almost eight years in concentration camps. After the Holocaust, Niemöller called for acknowledgment of German guilt. As our current moment draws us to Niemöller's words once again, Museum experts will discuss their origins and reflect on their enduring power to inspire individuals to act and recognize our common humanity.

Speaker:
Dr. Suzanne Brown-Fleming, International Academic Programs Director, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Moderator:
Dr. Edna Friedberg, Historian, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum

[LKs_myFavs]

One of my FAVORITE quotes! Either we ALL have free speech or NONE of us do!

[sachithfernando]

This has become more relevant for tomorrow more than Yesterday, by every single day Now

[dougiesweeny]

As a Brit whose read Huxley and Orwell, and understand the historical facts yet thanks for the information greatly appreciated 🙏

[jeanphillips]

September of last year I went to DC and The Holecost Museum. My Dad fought against Hitler in France. I have never forgotten my experience there.

[sherry]

God bless you all & God bless Officer Johns’ family shalom mizpah

[raulmmurray]

Great video! Really enjoyed watching and learning.

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Arizona has decided to re-institute the gas chamber for executions. I am appalled. Yet the indifference and ignorance I encounter when I attempt to have a conversation about this policy is frightening, disappointing, and despairing.

[jennymallin]

I am so curious as to how and why people began to hate the Jews so much. This is very helpful thank you

[kamerondonaldson]

first they came for each other and there was no one left to come for me in an ideal world.
first they came for the violent criminals and so everyone saw them as justified in coming for everyone else in the world we have.

[annbrucepineda]

I think there has been anti Semitism in Spain and Latin America and there still is prejudice. Even Shakespeare, thought to be Roman Catholic, was prejudiced against Jews.

[damiannightwalker]

the flag was prophetic they are trying
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[onetwo]

Sadly its relevant now, as we see the world's indifference to the 10/7 Jewish massacre in Israel

[JWhite-egof]

I'll give this a few minutes more, but I come here for history in a specific time period and get an introduction mentioning George Floyd??? Excuse me???