2009
Theme: Individual in History: Actions and Legacy
Topic: Raoul Wallenberg: The Grave Savior
Awards: 12th in the nation at NHD national competition
We explored the humanitarian work of Raoul Wallenberg and established a deep appreciation for his bravery and successful efforts to rescue the amount of people during the Holocaust that he did. Through this project, we realized that a single individual really does have the power to make a difference. Raoul Wallenberg has been an inspiration to us throughout our research in all the years moving forward, and serves as an important figure in reminding the world that evil can only triumph if good men do nothing.
2011
Theme: Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, and Consequences
Topic: The Lend-Lease Act: Protection or Destruction?
Awards: Reached the national NHD competition
Although our research behind this project was mainly war related(WWII) and focused on the debate between isolationists and interventionists prior to American entry in the war, it immensely contributed to our understanding of the Holocaust and people's desire and lack of desire to stop genocide. The Lend-Lease Act's importance mainly has to do with the fact that if the world was deprived of this aid, millions of more lives would have been lost during the Holocaust and World War II would have undoubtedly been extended. While this act was helpful, stopping genocide was never a true intention of the act or any country involved in WWII, and the callous attitudes countries had towards genocide truly shocked us.
2012
Theme: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform
Topic: The Reichstag Fire: Setting Democracy to Flames
Awards: Placed 3rd in the state of NJ & project presented at the MCC Holocaust-Genocide Resource Center
The arson attack on the Germany in 1933 not only set the Reichstag parliament building ablaze, but it set the democratic Wiemar republic ablaze as well. The burning of the Reichstag was a pivotal event in the establishment of Nazi Germany, as it united Germans under Hitler’s rule by creating a common feeling of enmity towards groups such as the Communists that were blamed for the fire. Through our research, we concluded that the Reichstag fire was the event which essentially led to the Nazi revolution. After the Reichstag building was burnt, Hitler consolidated various emergency power to quickly establish himself as a dictator and rapidly begin the Nazi revolution that would come to terrorize the world.
2013
Theme: Turning Points in History: People, Places, and Ideas
Topic: The Turning Point Towards Mass Murder: Nazi Euthanasia
Awards: Reached the state NHD competition
The strength of the Nazi’s idea which dictated the policy of “life unworthy of life” turned society’s mindset towards the mass genocide known as the Holocaust. We learned through our early research this year that Nazi euthanasia was the pivotal moment in which society moved to believe that certain life should be eradicated. Theories such as social Darwinism, support for scientific advancement, and propaganda all convinced citizens that certain people did not deserve to live, however the implementation of the Action T4 Nazi Euthanasia Program that turned these ideas into actions. The Action T4 Nazi Euthanasia Program was a significant turning point in terms of bioethics and human rights. Its implementation redefined the meaning of life and altered the public's perception of euthanasia, all while leading to one of the greatest genocides in history.The fear of repetition of genocide, the alteration of the meaning of life, and a change in the use or misuse of medicine, is now in the minds of many more medics as they make vigilant decisions. The Holocaust truly serves as a cautionary tale for individuals nowadays, reminding everyone of the dangers euthanasia can result in.
Theme: Individual in History: Actions and Legacy
Topic: Raoul Wallenberg: The Grave Savior
Awards: 12th in the nation at NHD national competition
We explored the humanitarian work of Raoul Wallenberg and established a deep appreciation for his bravery and successful efforts to rescue the amount of people during the Holocaust that he did. Through this project, we realized that a single individual really does have the power to make a difference. Raoul Wallenberg has been an inspiration to us throughout our research in all the years moving forward, and serves as an important figure in reminding the world that evil can only triumph if good men do nothing.
2011
Theme: Debate and Diplomacy: Successes, Failures, and Consequences
Topic: The Lend-Lease Act: Protection or Destruction?
Awards: Reached the national NHD competition
Although our research behind this project was mainly war related(WWII) and focused on the debate between isolationists and interventionists prior to American entry in the war, it immensely contributed to our understanding of the Holocaust and people's desire and lack of desire to stop genocide. The Lend-Lease Act's importance mainly has to do with the fact that if the world was deprived of this aid, millions of more lives would have been lost during the Holocaust and World War II would have undoubtedly been extended. While this act was helpful, stopping genocide was never a true intention of the act or any country involved in WWII, and the callous attitudes countries had towards genocide truly shocked us.
2012
Theme: Revolution, Reaction, and Reform
Topic: The Reichstag Fire: Setting Democracy to Flames
Awards: Placed 3rd in the state of NJ & project presented at the MCC Holocaust-Genocide Resource Center
The arson attack on the Germany in 1933 not only set the Reichstag parliament building ablaze, but it set the democratic Wiemar republic ablaze as well. The burning of the Reichstag was a pivotal event in the establishment of Nazi Germany, as it united Germans under Hitler’s rule by creating a common feeling of enmity towards groups such as the Communists that were blamed for the fire. Through our research, we concluded that the Reichstag fire was the event which essentially led to the Nazi revolution. After the Reichstag building was burnt, Hitler consolidated various emergency power to quickly establish himself as a dictator and rapidly begin the Nazi revolution that would come to terrorize the world.
2013
Theme: Turning Points in History: People, Places, and Ideas
Topic: The Turning Point Towards Mass Murder: Nazi Euthanasia
Awards: Reached the state NHD competition
The strength of the Nazi’s idea which dictated the policy of “life unworthy of life” turned society’s mindset towards the mass genocide known as the Holocaust. We learned through our early research this year that Nazi euthanasia was the pivotal moment in which society moved to believe that certain life should be eradicated. Theories such as social Darwinism, support for scientific advancement, and propaganda all convinced citizens that certain people did not deserve to live, however the implementation of the Action T4 Nazi Euthanasia Program that turned these ideas into actions. The Action T4 Nazi Euthanasia Program was a significant turning point in terms of bioethics and human rights. Its implementation redefined the meaning of life and altered the public's perception of euthanasia, all while leading to one of the greatest genocides in history.The fear of repetition of genocide, the alteration of the meaning of life, and a change in the use or misuse of medicine, is now in the minds of many more medics as they make vigilant decisions. The Holocaust truly serves as a cautionary tale for individuals nowadays, reminding everyone of the dangers euthanasia can result in.