On Saturday, the German federal government commemorated the failed assassination attempt on Adolf Hitler on July 20, 1944, exactly 80 years ago.
In memory of those involved in the attempted coup against the National Socialist dictator on July 20, 1944, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and German Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier wanted to lay wreaths. Scholz also gave a speech afterwards, praising the German resistance against Hitler.
“The attempted coup on July 20, 1944 failed. “The unifying goals of the resistance are not,” the SPD politician said at a commemoration ceremony organized by the federal government in Berlin. There is an alternative to the Nazi dictatorship and another, better Germany. “It is the Germany of our constitution.”
What remains of resistance is not giving in to history. The conviction that must still unite today is: “It depends on me,” Scholz made clear.
Inauguration after ceremonial speeches
In the afternoon, nearly 400 Bundeswehr recruits took their vows during a roll call in Berlin.
The assassination attempt on Hitler
On July 20, 1944, Wehrmacht officers led by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg attempted in vain to kill Hitler with a bomb, overthrow the National Socialist regime, and end World War II. Stauffenberg and three others were shot that same evening in the courtyard of the Bendlerblock in Berlin. The memorial is now located there.
Source: Krone
I am Wallace Jones, an experienced journalist. I specialize in writing for the world section of Today Times Live. With over a decade of experience, I have developed an eye for detail when it comes to reporting on local and global stories. My passion lies in uncovering the truth through my investigative skills and creating thought-provoking content that resonates with readers worldwide.
