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Jun 2025
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#244 The Process of Adolf Eichmann

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Today, we’ll dive into the trial of Adolf Eichmann, one of the key architects of the Holocaust, and how his capture and prosecution became a turning point in the world’s confrontation with Nazi crimes.

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