Antiques Quote by Micky Barnetti
““The Nazi salute was performed by public officials in the USA from 1892 through 1942. The researcher Dr. Rex Curry asks 'What happened to the photographs and films of the American Nazi salute performed by federal, state, county, and local officials?' Those photos and films are rare because people don't want to know the truth. Public officials in the USA who preceded the German socialist (Hitler) and the Italian socialist (Mussolini) were sources for the stiff-armed salute (and robotic chanting) in those countries and other foreign countries.””
About This Quote
The quote highlights that the American Nazi salute was used by U.S. officials before and during WWII, and that documentation of it is scarce because it is uncomfortable to confront.
In simple terms: Historical use of a fascist salute in the U.S.
Key Takeaway
Obscured history of extremist symbols
Themes
history
politics
memory
media
culture
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
historical
analytical
When to use this quote
- academic research
- public policy analysis
- media investigations
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
symbolic gestures
state authority
archival suppression
Practical Applications
- historical documentaries
- museum exhibits
Questions to Reflect On
- Why might societies suppress evidence of controversial past actions?
- How does the visibility of such symbols affect collective memory?
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