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"The Nurnberg [sic] Trial, the greatest trial in history, drew us to Germany and hence to thrilling and memorable travels in Europe."

These are the first words Betty King wrote on page one of what would become a 92 page scrapbook of memories.  

Betty's husband Henry T. King, (whom she called Harry) was one of many lawyers in Germany prosecuting war criminals at Nuremberg.  Henry arrived in Germany in the spring of 1946 while Robert Jackson was prosecuting the first of the thirteen trials.  Betty joined Henry in the fall as a military dependent.

During the year Betty spent in Europe she was immediately confronted with the struggles of daily life in war-shattered Germany. Betty was heart-sick at the conditions, but was brightened by the nation’s resiliency as theaters, opera houses, and restaurants were re-opened and thriving.  In her beloved Jeep, Betty (with Henry) traveled across the occupied zones to explore the rich history and natural beauty of Europe.  Of course she also had an invitation to sit in the Palace of Justice gallery.  As the whole world watched the Nuremberg Trials in newsreels, Betty was there supporting her husband and witnessing the world’s most heinous war criminals receive justice as the world changing Nuremberg Trials unfolded.

It was a fascinating year of extremes.  In this exhibit, you’ll see some of the highlights of the scrapbook Betty kept to remember this remarkable time.