In 1943, three students were executed for leading a secret non-violent resistance against Hitler
Three brave university students were executed in 1943 for distributing pamphlets that challenged the Nazi regime, leaving behind a legacy of moral courage that continues to inspire activists around the world today.
In the heart of Nazi Germany, siblings Hans and Sophie Scholl, along with their friend Christoph Probst, formed the White Rose resistance group. On February 22, 1943, just days after being caught distributing anti-war leaflets at Munich University, they were executed by guillotine. Their final words were a defiant call for freedom and an end to Hitler's tyranny.
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