How do Germans cope with having Nazi grandparents?
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The article discusses the online release of millions of NSDAP membership cards, which has led many Germans to discover that their grandparents were members of the Nazi party. This discovery contradicts family stories that portrayed ancestors as innocent. The situation raises questions about how Germans cope with this ancestral heritage.
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Germans shocked to find ancestors were not innocent.
Millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online.
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Key findings
Family stories had led Germans to believe their ancestors were innocent of Nazi involvement.
Opinion- Germans shocked to find ancestors were not innocent.
- Family stories contradicted by evidence.
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Plain English
Loaded language removedSince millions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online, many Germans have been surprised to discover that their ancestors weren't always as innocent as family stories had led them to believe.
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Claims
Family stories had led Germans to believe their ancestors were innocent of Nazi involvement.
OpinionMillions of NSDAP membership cards have been made available online.
Deutsche WelleMany Germans have been surprised by the discovery of their ancestors' NSDAP membership.
Deutsche Welle