In 1957 Paula Hitler's published a statement in support
of her brother: Translated from the original German by Gerry Frederics, the
sister of the German leader wrote the following statement 12 years after the
death of her brother. It makes more sense if one remembers that its content
was aimed at Germany's post-war media.
"Gentlemen! - Never forget this: Your names will long be forgotten even
before your bodies have rotted away in the earth. But the name Adolf Hitler
will still be a light in the darkness.
You cannot murder him by drowning his memory in your sick-buckets and you
cannot strangle him with your filthy, ink-stained fingers. His name exists
forever in hundreds of thousands of souls. You are far too insignificant to
even touch him.
He loved Germany. He fretted over Germany. When he fought for honour and
respect he fought for German Honour, for respect for Germany and when there
was nothing left, he gave his life for Germany.
What have you given so far? Which one of you would give his life for Germany?
The only things you care about are riches, power and never ending luxurious
living. When you think of Germany, you think of indulging your senses
without responsibility without cares?
Trust me on this: The Fuhrer's utter unselfishness in word and deed alone
guarantees his immortality. The fact that the bitter fight for Germany's
greatness wasn't crowned by success, like for example Cromwell's in Britain
has a lot to do with the mentality of the people involved.
On the one hand the Englishman's character is essentially unfair, ruled by
jealousy, self-importance, and a lack of consideration. But he never forgets
he is an Englishman, loyal to his people and to his crown. On the other
hand, the German with his need for recognition is never first and foremost a
German.
Therefore it doesn't matter to you, you insignificant beings, if you destroy
the entire nation. Your only guiding thought will always be me first - me
second - me third. In your worthlessness you will never think of the welfare
of the nation - and with that pitiful philosophy you wish to prevent the
immortality of a giant?
What I wrote down immediately after the war has been proven to be correct.
That my convictions are true is evident even as late as 1957. - Paula
Hitler, Berchtesgaden, May 1st 1957. (This statement has yet to be fully
authenticated but one would find it difficult not to emphasise with her and
others of similar mind).