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Memorial Museum of Dominican Resistance and its collection
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The Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana is a museum located in Santo Domingo de Guzmán, dedicated to the memory of the victims who fell during the regime of the Dominican dictator Rafael Trujillo. It was established by Decree No.287-07 and is situated at Arzobispo Nouel 210. The museum's primary function is to collect, maintain, and exhibit goods of the nation's tangible and intangible heritage related to the struggle of various generations of Dominicans during Trujillo's dictatorship, its antecedents, and its consequences.
Educational Purpose of the Museum
The Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana is not only a place of remembrance but also an educational institution dedicated to the value of life and the fundamental right to freedom, the right to act and express ideas, without fear of loss of family, dignity, or life. It is equipped for study by schools, police, and armed forces, and for the general public. The museum uses modern audiovisual means, supplemented with relevant objects.
UNESCO Recognition
The Museo Memorial de la Resistencia Dominicana has received significant recognition for its work. In July 2009, it was registered as a 'Memory of the World' by UNESCO. This recognition underscores the museum's importance in preserving and sharing the history of the Dominican resistance and its struggle for freedom and human rights.
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