President Carter has signed into law legislation authorizing the permanent continuation of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council, saying if “should symbolize” America’s commitment against allowing “such a crime against decency, civility and humanity” to occur again. The legislation, adopted by both houses of Congress without dissent, will bring about the establishment of a permanent national museum in Washington and annual national observances of the Holocaust.
The Council will be under the leadership of the distinguished author and survivor Elie Wiesels.
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