introduction and backgroundRobert H. Jackson believed his greatest accomplishment was his service as U.S. Chief Prosecutor in Nuremberg, Germany following World War II. It was there that Jackson served as Chief of Counsel for the United States in charge of prosecuting the highest ranking Nazi leaders. His brilliance bringing Nazi war criminals to justice set the standards for modern international law, to which the world continues to look today.
This learning module is designed to help you understand Justice Jackson's role in uncovering the truth of the Holocaust and in refuting the claims of Holocaust deniers. This module will take approximately two class periods to complete. To do this, you will need to have a basic understanding of the Holocaust and Nuremberg. DIRECTIONS: Use the tabs above to complete each step in the learning module. |
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