Is The U.S. and the Holocaust coming back?

The U.S. and the Holocaust ended on September 21, 2022, on PBS.

This documentary series examined America's response to the Holocaust, exploring how the United States handled the humanitarian crisis during World War II. It focused on the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany, the global antisemitism, and racism, as well as the eugenics movement and race laws in the United States. The series used firsthand testimonies from witnesses and survivors, along with interviews with historians, to shed light on what the American government and people knew and did as the atrocities unfolded in Europe.

The series was a detailed historical account that combined personal stories with expert analysis. It looked at the reasons behind America's limited refugee policies despite the nation’s self-image as a "nation of immigrants." Through powerful testimonies, it explored the tragic human consequences of bureaucratic red tape, restrictive quota laws, and public indifference. The series also addressed ongoing questions about racism's influence on immigration policies and how governments respond to authoritarian regimes that manipulate facts for power. It premiered in 2022 and was a comprehensive look at a critical chapter in history.