Germans confront past with Nazi party membership lists available online
Summary
Germans can now access online lists of Nazi party members, revealing family connections to the Nazi past. As older generations pass away, many descendants are exploring their ancestors' roles during the Third Reich to better understand this period in history.Key Facts
- Nazi party membership lists saved from destruction in 1945 have been made available online.
- These lists allow millions of Germans to discover if their ancestors were members of the Nazi party.
- The timing is significant as the generation that lived under Nazi rule is gradually dying out.
- Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren are now asking questions about their relatives' involvement with the Nazis.
- Only 3 percent of Germans surveyed in 2020 admitted their ancestors supported National Socialism, showing ongoing family silence on this issue.
- Germany is known for remembering its history, but many families have yet to fully confront their Nazi connections.
- The release of these lists is part of a wider effort to face and understand Germany’s Nazi past.
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