Yad Vashem

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The book offers an in-depth exploration of the planning and construction of Yad Vashem, Israel's premier Holocaust memorial. Tracing its origins from 1942 to the unveiling of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising memorial in 1976, it highlights the complex debates, setbacks, and successes in the commemoration process. The narrative reveals how Israeli leaders aimed to honor Holocaust victims while establishing Yad Vashem as a central hub for Holocaust remembrance worldwide, reflecting both a moral obligation and a cultural mission.