Notes of Heinrich Himmler, Chief of Nazi Guard (SS), for a Speech to SS Generals; Scope and content: Heinrich Himmler was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the final solution. In a speech to 100 SS generals, he spoke of the extermination of Jews. This handwritten note uses the euphemism Judenevakuierung meaning evacuation of the Jews. However, in sound recordings of the speech, Himmler defined evacuation as extermination. General notes: Exhibit 170 submitted to the Tribunal by the United States. Exhibit History: American Originals, December 1996 - December 1997, National Archi
Notes of Heinrich Himmler, Chief of Nazi Guard (SS), for a Speech to SS Generals; Scope and content: Heinrich Himmler was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the final solution. In a speech to 100 SS generals, he spoke of the extermination of Jews. This handwritten note uses the euphemism Judenevakuierung meaning evacuation of the Jews. However, in sound recordings of the speech, Himmler defined evacuation as extermination. General notes: Exhibit 170 submitted to the Tribunal by the United States. Exhibit History: American Originals, December 1996 - December 1997, National Archives Rotunda, Washington, DC, Exhibit No. Featured Document: Days of Remembrance, National Archives Constitution Avenue Lobby, April 15, 1993 - May 16, 1993, Exhibit No.
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