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It really helped me. I'm interested in artifacts. I'm writing a report]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/cultural_artifacts_germany/ Mon May 10, 2010
It's really interesting how pervasive history is. I think that the return of these books to their rightful home is a really important, and I'm glad to see that it has finally been done.

It's important to remember history. There are many lessons that can be learned just by paying attention. History continues to teach us throughout our lives, and this ceremony is no exception.

Thanks for returning the books, and thanks for remembering.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/cultural_artifacts_germany/ Mon Apr 12, 2010
Our family was privileged to join our parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Pistone, at the moving and wonderful ceremony that you hosted last Friday. We want to thank all of those involved, from the State Department, the Ambassadors, the Holocaust Institute, the National Archives, the Smithsonian, and the German government. This experience was truly a major highlight for our family, and we are humbled that our father was able to play a small role in helping bring justice and closure to the millions of victims of that terrible period in human history. Thank you for your hospitality and kind reception of us. God bless all of you, our amazing country, and our world.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/cultural_artifacts_germany/ Fri Jan 29, 2010
Only two places in the world have extensive Holocaust Museums. One is in Israel, the other is in Washington, D.C.. Thank you for "remembering" and for doing this. Anti-Semitism is still very much "alive", and has been growing in recent years. We must never forget what happened in Europe during the 1920's and 1930's, which lead to WWII and the death camps. Again, thank you. What you are doing is deeply appreciated.]]> http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entires/cultural_artifacts_germany/ Tue Jan 26, 2010