Do you care about democracy and freedom around the globe? Authorized in 1993 by a unanimous Act of Congress, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation (VOC) is an educational, research, and human rights nonprofit organization devoted to commemorating the more than 100 million victims of communism around the world and… Read More
On September 17, the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation hosted a conversation with renowned author and social critic Os Guinness on socialism and America’s 250th. America continues to celebrate the birthday of the Republic at the same time that a… Read More
Watch as VOC’s Ken Pope joins Natalya Murakhver on the Restore Childhood podcast to discuss the origins of communism, the Berlin Wall, and the present-day threat of socialism in America.
Join the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation for our first annual Anti-Communist Film Festival. This multiday event will be held at the VOC Museum, just two blocks from the White House, and feature some of the greatest films that depict the struggle of… Read More
The Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation proudly welcomes Karina Lipsman to the VOC Advisory Council. Born in Odesa, Ukraine, Karina was the only Ukrainian refugee immigrant in the country to run for Congress in the 2022 election. She has an extensive background… Read More
Too many young Americans are being taught to see communism through the lens of class struggle and oppression rather than its devastating record in practice. In a new interview on 77 WABC’s Cats Roundtable with John Catsimatidis, VOC President and CEO Dr. Eric Patterson… Read More
VOC highlights the tragic and powerful stories of victims of communism through our award-winning Witness Project series. Today, we are proud to present two new episodes of the Witness Project featuring Senator Mel Martinez, a Pedro Pan from Cuba, and Georgette Hadvina, who survived the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. … Read More
In a new Editorial Board opinion piece, the Washington Post covers the work of the Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation and the VOC Museum. As they write: A small museum, not far from The Post, is overshadowed by the leviathans… Read More
For years, many Americans have believed socialism had been relegated to the history books. Not anymore. Today, democratic socialism is experiencing a resurgence in American politics and culture. Its advocates promise fairness, security, and prosperity. Yet history tells a very… Read More
