Aktion T4: A Euthanasia Program Aimed at People with Disabilities
As always, thank you for watching. If you are interested in learning more about Aktion T4, I've included the resources I used to support my research for this video below.
00:00 Intro
03:13 Hitler’s Vision for Racial Purity
05:44 Origins & Implementation
08:56 The Role Medical Professionals Played
16:14 The Actual End of Aktion T4
19:50 Conclusion
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