Victims of Communism

Congratulations to my dear friend Máximo Álvarez on being awarded the Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom by the @VoCommunism Memorial Foundation. Max is living proof of the American Dream. His story should be told again and again so that every generation remembers that freedom is never guaranteed—and is always just one generation away from being lost. His journey is also a powerful reminder of the greatness of the United States, a place where freedom, opportunity, and perseverance can turn even the hardest past into a future full of promise.

Vladimir Lenin died in 1924. He left behind a legacy of mass murder, starvation, terror, and oppression. Remember the victims.

An honor to hear from former Cuban political prisoner and VOC's 2020 Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom laureate José Daniel Ferrer at the @Heritage Foundation's Miami Security Forum. Together, we can stand against communism.

We must not abandon the Cuban people. #SOSCuba #CubaLibre

VOC Presents Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom to Maximo Alvarez victimsofcommunism.org/voc-presents-t…

Join the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the Jamestown Foundation this Thursday for a discussion with Dr. Samantha Hoffman on her newly published book, China's Mobilization State. victimsofcommunism.org/event/chinas-m…

Why should we remember the victims of communism?

The Victims of Communism Museum is proud to host our latest temporary gallery, A New Birth of Freedom, that explores America’s past, present, and future. Curated by the American Journey Experience, the exhibit invites visitors to learn about the principles that shape a free society, in stark contrast to the oppressive ideology of communism. Learn more and reserve your ticket today. vocmuseum.org/a-new-birth-of… @aje1776

Today I attended the American Journey Experience Pop-Up Exhibition sponsored by the Victims of Communism Museum in DC, in anticipation of #America250 In my hands is a little book that helped shape the Declaration of Independence (right behind me in the big frame.) In 1717, Rev. John Wise published A Vindication of the Government of New-England Churches. Though written about church governance, it argued from natural law that all men are equal, that government exists to protect life, liberty, and rights, and that legitimate authority rests on the consent of the governed. In 1772, the Sons of Liberty republished about a hundred copies of this “little book,” and many found their way into the hands of the Founding Fathers—including Thomas Jefferson. Just a few years later, Jefferson would write the Declaration of Independence, echoing the very same ideas. It is a powerful reminder that the American idea of liberty began in the church pulpit. @VoCommunism @glennbeck

Remember the heroes of 1968. Remember the Prague Spring.

Remember the heroes who stood resolute against communism.

VOC offers a full suite of curricular resources that empower educators to teach the truth about communism. Learn more: shorturl.at/Be4j9

"From Haiti in the early 19th century to Hungary in the mid-20th century and beyond, Thomas Jefferson’s argument stirs hearts and minds. One important example is tied to my own family history. As the granddaughter of a naturalized American citizen born in 1956 in West Germany, I look to the example of the struggle for true 'Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness' in Cold War Germany." -VOC Student Essay contest submission victimsofcommunism.org/east-germany-a…

Proud to host former EU Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief, Dr. Jan Figel, and Dr. John Eisner, International President of Christian Solidarity International, along with other friends, today at the VOC Museum. Together, we can stand against communism.

Don't miss an advanced review of VOC Fellow Ethan Gutman's new book, the Xinjiang Procedure. theepochtimes.com/bright/the-xin…

Tune in as VOC's Dr. Eric Patterson joins Gary Marx to discuss Ukraine's resilience, Putin's Soviet legacy, and Sec. Rubio's Munich speech on the Peace & Power Ukraine podcast. youtube.com/watch?v=69fP6G…

The Berlin Wall was a physical manifestation of the evils of communism. It would divide a nation for almost 30 years.

This is the final week for VOC's temporary exhibit on Operation Pedro Pan, America's mission to save Cuban children from communism. Reserve your tickets before it's too late: vocmuseum.org

Fidel Castro's legacy is oppression, poverty, and death. Remember the victims of communism in Cuba.