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On the evening of October 7, the Osnabrück Museum Quarter will host a thought-provoking public dialogue about the intricate legacy of Hans Georg Calmeyer, a lawyer from Osnabrück who served in the German occupation administration in the Netherlands during World War II. The event, which begins at 7 PM, will take place in the event hall of the museum quarter and is free for all to attend.
Calmeyer is a controversial figure, known for his role in saving nearly 3,000 people from deportation during the Holocaust, yet also associated with Nazi terror due to his complicity in the actions of the occupation administration. Rainer Lahmann-Lammert, a journalist for the Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung, has been documenting and analysing the remembrance culture surrounding Calmeyer for many years. Lahmann-Lammert's work has shed light on Calmeyer's significant contributions to historical awareness and educating about moral courage in Nazi Germany, as well as the complexities and ambiguities in his actions.
The dialogue at the Osnabrück Museum Quarter will not only focus on Calmeyer's character but will also discuss the present: the shaping of memory, the media's responsibility in conveying history, and dealing with biographies that defy clear moral evaluation. Dr. Thorsten Heese, a historian and curator, will join Lahmann-Lammert in this discussion, providing valuable insights into Calmeyer's actions and their historical interpretation.
Calmeyer was responsible for deciding the status of individuals as 'Aryan', 'Jew', or 'Mixed' in 'racial doubt cases' during his tenure. His decisions affected the fate of numerous individuals, and while his actions saved many lives, they also contributed to the deaths of other Jews. Calmeyer's posthumous recognition by Yad Vashem as a 'Righteous Among the Nations' and the awarding of the Justus Möser Medal by the city of Osnabrück are testaments to his efforts to save lives during a dark period in history.
The historical interpretation of Calmeyer's actions is a topic of intense and controversial debate. The dialogue at the Osnabrück Museum Quarter aims to explore this complexity, inviting the public to engage in a thoughtful and respectful discussion about Calmeyer's legacy and the media's role in interpreting it. Join us at the Osnabrück Museum Quarter for an enlightening and thought-provoking evening.
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