The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DCThe Holocaust Memorial Museum was built to honor those who were directly affected by the Holocaust. “I will never forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God himself. Never” Elie Wiesel (“Holocaust Encyclopedia”). While some believe that the construction of the museum was a political act on the part of President Carter, others are very optimistic about the result. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum was a wonderful achievement for this country and for those who devoted their time and effort to this wonderful building. This museum not only has an interesting history and opening, but the exhibits inside are nothing compared to the statistics of this great foundation. In order to ensure that this memorial museum would be meaningful, Mr. James Ingo Freed was chosen. Not only was he educated in this area, but he was also a survivor with his own personal experiences during this horrible time. Freed was born in Essen, Germany in 1930. At the age of eight, James and his younger sister were taken from home and sent to Chicago where they were later joined by their parents. James studied architecture at the Illinois Institute of Technology and received his bachelor's degree in 1953. Later, Mr. Freed taught at major institutions such as Cooper Union, Cornell University, Rhode Island School of Design, Columbia University and Yale University. He also served as dean of the College of Architecture, Planning and Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology (“Holocaust Encyclopedia”). A person's work ethic can be greatly influenced due to their emotional state of mind on certain topics; therefore, James was an excellent candidate who had personal connections to this museum...... middle of paper ...... minus the history of the first-class opening, the context of the museum is remarkable. Plus, the exhibits and stats are equally phenomenal. So if one loves history, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum is a great candidate. Works Cited “Holocaust Encyclopedia.” United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, June 10, 2013. Web. March 25, 2014. Linenthal, Edward. Preserve memory. New York: Penguin Books, 1995. 84. Print. “Museum press kit. » United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, June 10, 2013. Web. March 25, 2014. “Surviving Volunteers.” United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Museum, June 10, 2013. Web. March 19, 2014. “United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.” » Jewish Virtual Library. United States Holocaust Museum, nd Web. March 25 2014.