Sophie Scholl: The Student Who Defied Hitler and Paid With Her Life
Flames of Freedom: Heroines Against Fascism
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Sophie Scholl, a 21-year-old student, became a symbol of courage in Nazi Germany. As a member of the White Rose resistance, she distributed anti-Nazi leaflets and openly defied Hitler’s regime. Arrested with her brother Hans, she refused to betray her principles. On February 22, 1943, Sophie walked to the guillotine without fear. Her final words, “The sun still shines,” remain a testament to her unshakable spirit.
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