First Report on the Holocaust

Date: December 10, 1942 • Location: Rome, Italy

Edward Raczyński of the Polish government-in-exile issued a note that was the first official report on the Holocaust.

Count Edward Bernard Raczyński was a Polish diplomat, writer, and politician who served as President of Poland-in-exile.

This milestone marked a defining occurrence in Italy's and world history, leaving an indelible imprint on societal development, international relations, and cultural memory. Its enduring ramifications continue to be examined and commemorated by historians and scholars across the globe.