One of the two mayors to which this essay refers is Konrad Adenauer, who was also the first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (wik).
He sounds like a fascinating figure and Catholic statesman--I'd like to read more about him.
Germany (Chancellor Konrad Adenauer) takes his seat at the Council table.
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From the comments, a recommendation of
ADENAUER'S GERMANY AND THE NAZI PAST
The Politics of Amnesty and Integration.
By Norbert Frei. Translated by Joel Golb. 479 pp. New York: Columbia University Press.
Google Books
Truth and Reconciliation - New York Times
More links:
Konrad Adenauer: The Father of the New Germany by Charles Williams (Amazon)
Truman Library - Konrad Adenauer Oral History Interview
BBC - History - Konrad Adenauer (1876-1967)
Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung - Policy Expertise Worldwide
wiki: Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Konrad Adenauer Foundation : Philippines
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