Join German historian Anette Isaacs as she explores Fritz Bauer’s bold pursuit of justice, his role in Eichmann’s capture, and his impact on a postwar Germany.
In 2026, the 65th anniversary of the Eichmann Trial invites a renewed look at the extraordinary role of Fritz Bauer, the Hessian Attorney General whose intelligence and determination enabled the capture of Adolf Eichmann and paved the way for one of the most consequential trials of the twentieth century. Historian Anette Isaacs highlights Bauer’s steadfast pursuit of justice, his courageous orchestration of the Auschwitz Trials, and his profound impact on a postwar Germany that was reluctant to confront its own guilt, denial, and complicity.
Armchair Travels is generously funded with a gift from the Rutherford Family Trust. This program will not be recorded.
From the south: Go north on Green Bay Road. Turn left on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From the north: Go south on Green Bay Road. Turn right on Wilmette Ave. Turn right on Park Ave. Library is located on the corner of Wilmette Ave. and Park Ave. Parking lot is on the north side of the building.
From I-94 (Edens Expressway):from the South - exit at Lake Ave. East. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave. • from the North - exit at Rt. 41/Skokie Blvd. Turn left (east) on Lake Ave. Go east on Lake Ave. a little over 2 miles. Turn right on Park Ave.
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