- Lessons from the past: Chialo honors Warsaw uprising
On August 1, 1944, the Polish resistance movement began the Warsaw uprising against the German occupiers - a fight that was brutally suppressed after 63 days. Eighty years later, Culture Senator Joe Chialo commemorated the crimes of the German National Socialists in the neighboring country at a memorial event at the Red City Hall in Berlin. He also honored the German-Polish partnership today.
The city partnership between Berlin and Warsaw, established in 1991, is a strong symbol of reconciliation and a sign that we have learned from the past, said the CDU politician. "The memories of the Warsaw Uprising remind us to value and defend the achievements of our democracy. It is our shared responsibility to preserve these values and pass them on to future generations who should live in a Europe of peace and freedom."
The Warsaw Uprising was the largest armed action of the Polish resistance in Nazi-occupied Poland. Around 200,000 people were killed, with about 90% of them being civilians. Warsaw was largely destroyed in a punitive action by the Germans. The suppression of the resistance was one of the worst German crimes in World War II.
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The suppression of the Warsaw Uprising was a grim reminder of the horrific German war crimes during World War II. Moving forward, it's crucial to honor the memories of those who perished and uphold the values of democracy, avoiding a repeat of such a devastating war.
