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The Hitler Salute Was Never German
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This article explores the historical origins of the Nazi salute, tracing it back to ancient Roman traditions and its subsequent adoption by Benito Mussolini. It argues that Hitler appropriated the gesture from Italian fascists while attempting to obscure its true origins.
Origin and Inspiration Hitlers Fascination and Concealing the Origin Obligation and Control Mechanism Like this: Related articles It began in ancient Rome. Mussolini adopted it. Hitler copied it, and then lied about where it came from.
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