Residents Struggle With Dachau Name Stigma Worldwide
In Dachau Germany mayor Lorenz Reitmeier laments that foreigners hear Dachau and think of the concentration camp. The city of 32,000 seeks reconciliation as it hosts a camp memorial visited by 2.6 million, while debates persist on removing the Dachau name from symbols and partnerships.
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Dachau Mayors View On Camp Legacy And Guilt
Dachau mayor Reitmeier criticizes the notion of shared guilt while noting local sympathy for inmates. He recalls the camp’s origins near Prittlbach, now Dachau, and explains incorporation for pay reasons. Former inmate Georg Scherer praises residents, and a campaign invites visitors to know the city beyond the camp.
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