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“A new age of barbarism flowered in 1938, when Nazi Germany deliberately provoked anti-Jewish riots, assaults and murders that left 91 people dead and more than a thousand synagogues in ruins,” Governor Rell said. “The Holocaust that followed ended with 6 million Jews and millions of other ‘undesirables’ murdered, tens of millions more dead in a worldwide war, a culture ransacked and Europe in ruins. Remembering these horrors and standing against future genocides is a responsibility of all humanity – a pledge we make with the simple statement: ‘Never again.’” On November 9 and 10, 1938, anti-Jewish riots or pogroms occurred throughout Germany. Over a two-day period, individuals associated with the Nazi party descended on the streets of German cities and assaulted Jews and destroyed their property, including synagogues, homes and businesses. Due to the thousands of windows that were shattered during the riots, the event became known as Kristallnacht, or “Night of Broken Glass.” “Kristallnacht was by no means the start of Nazi Germany’s systematic and state-sponsored effort to persecute and destroy the Jews – but it marked a turning point from social and political violence to widespread physical violence,” the Governor said. “In retrospect, we can see Kristallnacht as the first shadows of the long night to come. We must therefore be forever vigilant for such warnings in the future.” In addition to a Holocaust memorial ceremony Friday at the Capitol, there will be numerous events throughout the year to mark the 60th anniversary of Israel’s independence. To honor this historic event, the flag of Israel will be flown over the Capitol through May 13. In her proclamation, Governor Rell notes that “the citizens of the State of Connecticut should always remember the terrible events of the Holocaust and remain vigilant against hatred, persecution and tyranny.” Ceremonies are being held throughout the nation to remember victims of the Holocaust as part of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council’s Days of Remembrance. The theme for this year’s Days of Remembrance is “Do Not Stand Silent: Remembering Kristallnacht 1938.” © Copyright by NorwalkPlus.com. Some articles and pictures posted on our website, as indicated by their bylines, were submitted as press releases and do not necessarily reflect the position and opinion of NorwalkPlus.com, Norwalk Plus magazine, Canaiden LLC or any of its associated entities. Articles may have been edited for brevity and grammar. Related Articles: Eighteenth Holocaust tree in Fairfield planted at Fairfield Museum - May 9, 2008 - 1:40:38 PM Playhouse on the Green presents staged readings of original Holocaust-themed plays as part of new works series - Apr 9, 2008 - 10:27:18 AM New exhibit at Fairfield Museum celebrates Fairfield’s Jewish Community - Apr 3, 2008 - 8:54:05 AM CURRENT HEADLINES: Top of Page
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