From the 60 Minutes archive: Hitler's secret archive

We must all remember that history repeats itself. We should be more aware of what’s going on around us.

To see him looking at that line through his name for the first time was blood chilling.

My heart hurts for these survivors and feels glad for their triumph.

This is so important to never forget what happened. The records are a reminder of the immense cruelty of the Nazis

I taught history for 35 years and never pulled my punches when teaching this topic. I used to show some horrific pictures in later years, found deep in the Internet. Often my pupils left these lessons in tears, always in shocked silence, except for those who thanked me as they left. I never once had complaints from parents, in fact many thanked me for not only informing their children, but for opening their own eyes to the horror. Despite this, I have sat and watched this video with tears streaming down my cheeks. The reactions of the second victim particularly, broke my heart. Unfortunately, too many history teachers shy away from this subject, fearing the effect it would have on their classes, and indeed upon themselves. I didn't care if my pupils saw me cry. I wanted them to understand that a man could be affected by this in ways they might not have expected. I wanted them to be so shocked that they would do whatever they could to ensure that it never happens again. Unfortunately though, my small efforts will never be enough. Anyone who has read my comment can add their efforts by sharing this video.

Miki Schwartz was my co-worker. In the mid 90's I was a new grad hire and worked with him and his group. I remember him being such a nice person. I also remembered when he wore short sleeve shirts that his Auschwitz tattoo was visible. He had a very positive personality and truly appreciated life.

It is amazing to see these survivors’ strength. I met Corrie Ten Boom’s family and heard her story that inspired her book and I will never forget their story and what it was like to meet them and see the emotion they had. It wrenches your heart.

The most shocking bit of this video for me was when he showed us his tattoo. It's hard to wrap my head around the fact that they can show us first hand evidence of what most of us have only seen in textbooks. It really highlights the reality that these atrocities did not actually occur that long ago.

So important to hear these survivors. Hard to not cry.

The horror in these men’s eyes... when they’re recalling these events they aren’t even seeing what’s in front of them they’re back there and you can see it on their face and it breaks my heart.

Not only did these men survive one of the most horrific tragedies of our time, but they have a daily reminder tattooed on their forearm. I can't even imagine. *tears

I'm still affected by a visit to the Holocaust museum in DC. These survivors are so strong. This is powerful.

The way these men carried on afterwards and picked up the pieces is so inspiring to me. They are so strong to be able to do this.

I couldn't imagine learning, after my whole life, that I was on a list basically sentencing me to my death and someone simply crossed me out.

My heart goes out to these men and any survivors. In 1990 I visited the Dachau sites with a few friends. It was one of the saddest experiences I’ve ever had. On the vast property there was no signs of life… meaning birds or squirrels. Just dead silence and it was very eerie even though it was a beautiful and sunny spring day. I’ve always enjoyed learning about history but this was on a whole other level. We stood on a small area of a huge concrete slab where they would have held roll call. Then we were told that a spot a few feet away was where Hitler would stand and speak to the prisoners while visiting the camp. I remember that we all were overcome with great sorrow and a deep sense of dread. Upon leaving I kept thinking that the town right outside the prison had to know that this was going on.

I'm 60 and served in the U.S. Army in the early '80s in Germany. I got to go to Bergen-Belsen. I showed this to my 17 year old daughter tonight. I want her to know what happened and to make sure that it never happens again. She said that this is so sad. Never forget. This brought tears to our eyes

“The bureaucracy of the devil”: that gave chills to my spine.

Can 60 minutes go back to doing reporting like this?

I have watched this a few times and I still get choked up. How a human can maintain their humanity after going through atrocities like this?

The gentleman who is still afraid even so many years later made me cry like baby. We live...I live in a nation and time where some people even in our government deny their pain and experiences...so so so sad.