Remember When: Justice stood up to evil.

On this day in 1945, the Nuremberg Trials began — the first time in history that international courts held leaders accountable for crimes against humanity.

Twenty-two former Nazi officials stood trial for atrocities committed during the Holocaust and World War II. These weren’t just military commanders — they were government leaders, propagandists, and architects of genocide. The world didn’t just say “never again.” It acted.

The trials were far from perfect. They were limited in scope, and many perpetrators escaped justice. But Nuremberg set a precedent that still matters today: no one is above the law, not even heads of state.

It was the birth of modern international law — and a warning for our time. When authoritarianism rises, when truth is denied, when entire communities are dehumanized — history reminds us: accountability is not optional. It is essential.

Nuremberg wasn’t just about punishing the guilty. It was about telling the truth, documenting the horror, and affirming the dignity of every victim.

Justice must always have the final word.