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White Rose

Resistance group in Nazi Germany

The White Rose (German: Weiße Rose, pronounced [ˈvaɪsə ˈʁoːzə] ) was a non-violent, intellectual resistance group in Nazi Germany which was led by five students and one LMU Munich professor: Willi Graf, Kurt Huber, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell, and Hans and Sophie Scholl. The group conducted an anonymous leaflet and graffiti campaign that called for active opposition to the Nazi regime, beginning in Munich on 27 June 1942.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

Jun 1942Founded1
  • HeadquartersMunich1

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The story

Founded by Alexander Schmorell, Hans Scholl and Sophie Scholl on Jun 1942.1

Leadership

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Timeline

  1. Feb 1943Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. Jun 1942Founded Founded1

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