WWII Veteran Bill Kongable: Courageous Witness to History and the Holocaust

Bill Kongable, born in 1926, was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1944 during World War II. Shortly after joining, he found himself in Germany, where his unit was among the first to encounter a Nazi concentration camp. Despite the trauma he experienced, Bill later realized the importance of sharing his eyewitness account to educate future generations and combat Holocaust denial. His story is a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the enduring impact of witnessing history firsthand. This episode honors his commitment to truth and his service, reflecting on his hope that educating others can prevent future atrocities.