Nazi war criminals enter ‘not guilty’ pleas at Nuremberg 70 years ago today (Nov 21 1945)


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(Wednesday, November 21, 1945; during the Nuremberg trials) — One day after the trial of the major Nazi war criminals by the International Military Tribunal began in Nuremberg, Germany, the defendants entered their pleas of “not guilty.”

Hermann Göring tried to make a statement, but was prevented by the court from doing so.


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Justice Robert Jackson also delivered his opening statement for the prosecution with a speech lasting several hours, leaving a deep impression on both the court and the public.


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