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On October 7, at 7 pm, the Osnabrück Museum Quarter is hosting a public discussion about the complex legacy of Hans Georg Calmeyer, a German lawyer who served in the Nazi occupation administration in the Netherlands during World War II.
The discussion, which is free to attend, will feature journalist Rainer Lahmann-Lammert and historian and curator Dr. Thorsten Heese. Lahmann-Lammert has reported on Calmeyer's posthumous honor by Yad Vashem as "Righteous Among the Nations" and has also documented the critical voices that have pointed out the ambiguities in Calmeyer's actions.
Calmeyer made decisions regarding the "Aryan", "Jew", or "Mixed Race" status in "racial doubt cases", which determined the fate of those involved. His actions resulted in the survival of around 3,000 people from deportation, but he also bears responsibility for the deaths of other Jews. The historical interpretation of Calmeyer's actions is a subject of intense and controversial debate.
The discussion will examine how memory is shaped and will consider how to deal with biographies that defy clear moral evaluation. The media's responsibility in conveying history will also be a focus of the discussion.
Hans Georg Calmeyer was born in 1903 and died in 1972. As a lawyer, he served in the German occupation administration in the Netherlands from 1941 to 1944. His actions during this time have been the subject of intense scrutiny and debate, with some hailing him as a hero who saved thousands of lives, while others see him as a collaborator who bears responsibility for the deaths of others.
Rainer Lahmann-Lammert, who has been following the cultural debate surrounding Calmeyer for many years as a journalist, will bring his insights and expertise to the discussion. Dr. Thorsten Heese, a historian and curator, will provide a historical context for Calmeyer's actions and their impact.
The event will take place in the event hall and admission is free. For those who are interested in learning more about Calmeyer and the complexities of his legacy, this discussion promises to be a valuable and thought-provoking event.
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