White Rose History: January 1933 – October 1943

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Indictment (Scholl and Probst)

February 21, 1943
CWRS Staff . Christoph Probst, Hans Scholl, Official (prosecutor's file), Sophie Scholl . Down with Hitler, graffiti, indictment, Jakob Schmid, template, treason, Trial #1, Weyersberg, White Rose name

Chief Prosecutor of the People’s Court – Berlin, February 21, 1943

H = Main Volume, S = Supplemental Volume.

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Fifth leaflet, additional comments by Harder

January 13, 1943
CWRS Staff . Crime lab reports, Hans Scholl . Harder, Leaflet 5, Russia, White Rose name

Yesterday’s expert analysis, page 3, number 4, Christian overtones: This now comes clearly into view. Christian expressions multiply. … E 38, cloak of wisdom (compare with A 26). … Continue reading →

Origin of White Rose name (indictment)

June 15, 1942
CWRS Staff . Hans Scholl . Spanish novel, White Rose name

According to statements made by the accused Hans Scholl, the name “White Rose” was randomly selected and is attributable to a Spanish novel with this title. The accused Hans Scholl claims that initially there were no plans for the formation of an organization. Continue reading →

White Rose name

June 15, 1942
CWRS Staff . Hans Scholl . Brentano, White Rose name

Coming back to my leaflet The White Rose: When asked why precisely this name was given to the leaflet, I will explain it as follows. The name “The White Rose” [Note 1]was randomly chosen. Continue reading →

Another version of the White Rose name

June 15, 1942
CWRS Staff . Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl . revolution, White Rose name

Even while I was reading it, I asked the people standing around what the title “The White Rose” could possibly mean. If I recall correctly, my brother said that during the French revolution, the exiled aristocracy used a white rose as a symbol on their flags. Continue reading →

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