Who Is Responsible for the Holocaust?
Although the Holocaust was made possible by the actions of many people and by others standing by and allowing the horrible acts to occur, there are still several people who were in charge at the time who laid the foundation for the Holocaust and encouraged the atrocities.
Adolf Hitler
Visit this Holocaust Remembrance Day website to learn about Adolf Hitler. Use the information found there to answer questions on your guide.
Heinrich Himmler
Himmler, the second most powerful man in Germany, was the leader of the Nazi Security Service (SS) and was in charge of implementing the Final Solution, the mass murder of millions of European Jews. Click here to learn more about Himmler.
Reinhard Heydrich
Heydrich held several high ranking positions in the Nazi regime, including chief of the Security Service (SS) and chief of the German Secret Police (Gestapo). Click here to learn more about Heydrich and his role in the Holocaust.