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On the evening of October 7, at 7 pm, the Osnabrück Museum Quarter will host a public discussion about the complex and controversial legacy of Hans Georg Calmeyer, a lawyer from Osnabrück who served in the German occupation administration in the Netherlands from 1941 to 1944.
The event, which is free to attend, will take place in the event hall of the Museum Quarter and will be led by journalist Rainer Lahmann-Lammert and historian and curator Dr. Thorsten Heese. Lahmann-Lammert has been covering the cultural debate surrounding Calmeyer for many years, reporting on his posthumous honour by Yad Vashem as "Righteous Among the Nations" and the awarding of the Justus Möser Medal by the city of Osnabrück.
Calmeyer was responsible for deciding the status of "Aryan", "Jew", or "Mixed" in "racial doubt cases" during his tenure, and through his actions, around 3,000 persecuted individuals avoided deportation due to his decisions. However, Calmeyer also bears responsibility for the deaths of other Jews during his time in the Netherlands.
The discussion will focus on the complexity of Calmeyer's character and the role of the media in interpreting and engaging with his legacy. Lahmann-Lammert has also documented the critical voices that have pointed out the ambiguities in Calmeyer's actions, and the public discussion will not only focus on Calmeyer but will also address the present issues of memory shaping, media responsibility, and dealing with biographies that defy clear moral evaluation.
The public is invited to join the discussion and share their thoughts on Calmeyer's legacy and the role of the media in interpreting and engaging with complex historical figures. Admission to the event is free, and all are welcome to attend.
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