History and Present - Wegner: Deep respect for the resistance of July 20th
Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner paid tribute to the courage and conviction of those involved in the failed coup attempt against the Nazi dictatorship 80 years ago. "The courage of the men and women of the 20. July 1944 resistance deserves our deep respect and highest recognition," the CDU politician declared on Friday. "They are an example for us - forever."
On July 20, 1944, Wehrmacht officers around Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg had unsuccessfully attempted to kill NS-Dictator Adolf Hitler with a bomb, overthrow the Nazi regime, and end World War II. Dozens of participants were executed or driven to suicide.
Despite the failure, freedom, law, and human dignity ultimately prevailed, emphasized Wegner. On the 80th anniversary on Saturday, Wegner will participate in the official commemoration, as will Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
- Men and women from across Germany, inspired by the actions of Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and his associates, played significant roles in the July 20, 1944, attempt to overthrow Adolf Hitler.
- The 80th anniversary of the failed coup against Hitler's regime in Berlin will see a joint commemoration by Berlin's Governing Mayor Kai Wegner, Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.
- Kai Wegner remarked that the bravery and determination of those involved in the 20th of July 1944 resistance is a critical part of German history, serving as a reminder of the importance of confronting injustice and upholding values such as freedom and human dignity.
- In honor of the anti-Nazi resistance, memorial events and exhibitions in Berlin, including the Commemoration Center at Bendlerblock, will pay tribute to the men and women who participated in the attempted overthrow of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.
- Recognizing the importance of the July 20, 1944, coup attempt and the individuals involved, Germany holds Remembrance Day annual events to commemorate their courageous actions against Adolf Hitler and the Nazi regime.
