The Los Angeles Public Library is welcoming “They Shall Not Perish: The Story of Near East Relief,” a traveling exhibit curated by the Near East Foundation, to recognize the Centennial of the Armenian Genocide (1915-1930).

The exhibit is on display through April 30 at the Central Library.

The 14 panel exhibit chronicles the story of the Near East Relief (NER) organization, and how the United States assisted refugees of the first genocide of the 20th century. Entirely funded by the American people, Near East Relief (NER) rescued and provided assistance to hundreds of thousands of men, women and children who were displaced by the Armenian Genocide.

Mandated by President Woodrow Wilson and legislated by Congress, humanitarian efforts included orphanages, refugee centers, clinics, hospitals and schools

The exhibit is free and open to the public during library hours and is co-sponsored by Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti, Councilman Paul Krekorian, 2nd District, and the Los Angeles Public Library.

“America, We Thank You” is an initiative of the Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region. The Los Angeles Public Library serves the largest population of any library in the nation—more than 4 million people—through its Central Library, 72 branches, collection of more than 6 million books, state-of-the-art technology accessible at www.lapl.org, and more than 18,000 public programs a year to provide everyone with free and easy access to information and the opportunity for life-long learning. The library is located at 630 W. 5th St.