By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
On Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day, we gather in solemn reflection, honoring the memories of the six million Jewish individuals—men, women, and children—who fell victim to the horrific atrocities perpetrated by the Nazi regime and its collaborators. This dark chapter stands as one of humanity’s lowest points. We also extend our remembrance to the Roma and Sinti, individuals of Slavic and Polish descent, those with disabilities, Soviet prisoners of war, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and others targeted for their identities or beliefs—each a tragic footnote in this harrowing history.
Earlier this year, our nation marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, a poignant reminder of the family bonds severed by hate. It is essential that during these Days of Remembrance, we pay tribute to every Holocaust survivor whose stories continue to educate and inspire future generations. Our commitment today and every day is to ensure these narratives are preserved for posterity.
The enormity of loss during the Shoah cannot be quantified, yet from its ashes, a self-determined Jewish homeland emerged—the modern State of Israel.
Regrettably, our nation is currently witnessing an alarming resurgence of anti-Semitism, the likes of which we have not seen in generations. In the aftermath of the tragic events of October 7, 2023, Jewish Americans have faced threats and hostility in public spaces—a stark reminder that the scourge of anti-Semitism persists in our society.
In response, my Administration firmly asserts that anti-Semitism has no place in a civilized world. As President, I have enacted an Executive Order empowering the Federal Government to employ all appropriate legal avenues to combat the rise of anti-Semitic harassment in our schools and on college campuses, including the potential removal of resident aliens who violate our laws. We remain dedicated to investigating and swiftly addressing any anti-Semitic discrimination found in institutions of higher learning that espouse anti-American views.
As we reflect during these Days of Remembrance, we confront the deep affront to human dignity embodied by the Nazis. We cherish the enduring memories of all those who were lost to anti-Semitism’s deadly embrace. Above all, we pledge to remember the Holocaust’s atrocities, affirming that “never again” is a commitment we make today.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, do hereby invite the citizens of our nation to observe the Days of Remembrance for Victims of the Holocaust from April 20 through April 27, 2025. Together, let us commemorate this somber anniversary with reflection, prayer, and education, ensuring the lessons learned from this tragedy are never forgotten.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this
twenty-third day of April, in the year of our Lord two thousand twenty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-ninth.
DONALD J. TRUMP
