President Donald J. Trump has announced a Presidential Delegation to attend the Commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oświęcim, Poland, scheduled for January 27, 2025. The delegation will be led by Steve Witkoff, the united states Special Envoy to the Middle East, along with Howard Lutnick, nominee for Secretary of Commerce.
- Presidential Delegation to Auschwitz-Birkenau announced
- Commemoration date: January 27, 2025
- Delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Howard Lutnick
- Includes nominees and envoys to various positions
- Focus on Holocaust remembrance and significance
The commemoration marks a significant historical event, honoring the memory of the victims of the Holocaust. Auschwitz-Birkenau is one of the most notorious concentration camps established during World War II, where millions of Jews and other minorities were exterminated. The event aims to educate future generations about the atrocities of the Holocaust and promote remembrance and tolerance.
The Presidential Delegation includes key figures such as:
- Mr. Charles Kushner, United States Ambassador to France Nominee
- Mr. Isaac Perlmutter
- Ms. Laura Perlmutter
- Ms. Allison Lutnick
- Mr. Robert Book
- Mr. Michael Friedman
- Mr. Boris Epshteyn
- Mr. Daniel Lawton, Chargé d’Affaires a.i., United States Mission to Poland
- Ms. Ellen Germain, United States Special Envoy for Holocaust Issues
This delegation underscores the United States’ commitment to Holocaust remembrance and the importance of addressing anti-Semitism and discrimination. The event will bring together leaders from various nations to reflect on the past and discuss ways to prevent such atrocities in the future.
The commemoration in Poland serves as a reminder of the past and a call to action for present and future generations to uphold the values of tolerance and human rights.
