The Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC The Holocaust Memorial Museum was built to honor those directly affected by the Holocaust. “I will never forget these things, even if I were 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 by President Carter, others were very optimistic about the outcome. The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum has been a wonderful achievement for this country and for those who have dedicated their time and effort to this wonderful building. This museum not only has an interesting history and openness, but the exhibits inside are nothing compared to the statistics of this great foundation. In an effort to ensure that this memorial museum was significant, Mr. James Ingo Freed was chosen. Not only was he educated in this field, but he was a survivor with his own personal experiences during this horrific period of time. Freed was born in Essen, Germany, in 1930. At the age of eight, James and his younger sister were removed 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. In subsequent years, Freed taught at such notable institutions as Cooper Union, Cornell University, Rhode Island School of Design, Columbia University, and Yale University. He also served as dean of the School of Architecture, Planning and Design at the Illinois Institute of Technology ("Holocaust Encyclopedia"). One's work ethic can be greatly affected due to one's emotional state of mind on certain topics; therefore, James was an excellent candidate who had personal connections to this museum...... middle of paper ......less history for the first-class opening the museum's background is remarkable. Plus, the exhibits and statistics are equally phenomenal. So, if someone likes 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 the 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. “Volunteer Survivors.” United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. United States Holocaust Memorial 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.