What was the Nazi euthanasia program, and how did it affect people with disabilities?
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The question appears to be centered around the historical context and implications of Nazi euthanasia policies, specifically concerning the T4 program and the murder of people with disabilities. It addresses both the methodology used and the broader societal reactions to these practices.
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The Nazi euthanasia program, Aktion T4, was the systematic murder of people with disabilities, leading to the death of at least 200,000 individuals.
The Nazi euthanasia program, Aktion T4, was the systemic murder of people with disabilities initiated in mid-1939. It aimed to eliminate those deemed 'life unworthy of life,' leading to the death of at least 200,000 individuals under the guise of medical euthanasia.
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The Nazi euthanasia program, Aktion T4, was the systemic murder of people with disabilities initiated in mid-1939. It aimed to eliminate those deemed 'life unworthy of life,' leading to the death of at least 200,000 individuals under the guise of medical euthanasia.
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The program began with the children's 'euthanasia' program and expanded to adults, using various methods including lethal injections and gas chambers. The term 'Aktion T4' came from the Tiergartenstraße 4 address in Berlin where the program was headquartered.
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A common misconception is that euthanasia in this context was voluntary; however, it was involuntary and rooted in the desire to eliminate those deemed unfit by the Nazi regime.
Sources
- Euthanasia Program and Aktion T4 - Holocaust Encyclopedia - encyclopedia.ushmm.org
- The Murder of People with Disabilities - Holocaust Encyclopedia - encyclopedia.ushmm.org
- T4 Program | Definition and History - Britannica - britannica.com
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