American Legion Honors Holocaust Survivor Nesse Godin with National Education Award

BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The American Legion's Americanism Commission presented Holocaust survivor Nesse Godin with its 2015 National Education Award during the organization's 97^th National Convention Saturday in Baltimore.

At age 13, Godin was separated from her family by the Nazis in Lithuania. She survived four labor camps, a ghetto, a concentration camp and a death march.

Godin endured to become a founding member of the National Holocaust Museum and world-renowned educator.

Her connection to The American Legion Family began at Boys and Girls Nation. For the past several years, Godin has told participants her story, bringing her message of triumph over tragedy.

The citation read: "For your life-long dedication in continuing to pass on the vital, first-hand lessons of the Holocaust, its impact on history and its continued relevance to our country today."

In accepting the award, Godin said, "It is your responsibility now to recognize we are all God's children, by whatever name you call him. You must remember this, and never let such evil happen again."

The education award is given annually to a person, group or organization that has best successfully promoted the education programs of the Legion, such programs that correspond to Legion goals, or education goals at the national level. Previous winners have included former first ladies Barbara Bush and Laura Bush, and Sesame Street Workshops.

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