Illinois Holocaust Museum preserves survivors’ stories through virtual reality

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The Illinois Holocaust Museum is making sure the stories of survivors continue to live on through virtual reality and immersive storytelling ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day. NBC’s Maura Barrett gives a closer look at the museum’s new educational technology. Warning: Some viewers may find some of the following material disturbing. 

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