Most Americans have a basic understanding of what the Holocaust was and when it happened, but far fewer are familiar with the details that may matter most today.
Just 43% of U.S. adults know that Adolf Hitler, who directed Germany’s persecution of Jews, came to power through the democratic process. One-quarter wrongly believe he violently overthrew the government and 2% think he inherited his role, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
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