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A signed letter by Adolf Hitler, which contains what is believed to be the earliest written expression of his views on Jews and anti-Semitism, was unveiled at a press conference in New York on Tuesday by the Simon Wiesenthal Center.
Rabbi Marvin Hier said the letter, written in 1919, is "one of the most important documents in the entire history of the Third Reich."
It was authenticated in 1988, according to the Wiesenthal Center.
Originally posted by AshleyD
I guess it's not too surprising. Hitler started writing Mein Kamph just a few years later which was rife with antisemitic rhetoric. I'm sure the seeds had been planted before that. In one of his biographies, I think the root of his hate developed in his college years in Austria.
On an 'mindless trivia' note, his signature is interesting. The way it trails off is a sign of anger and being mentally disturbed. I guess that goes without saying, though.
Originally posted by Dr Expired
Not all Jews were sent to camps? Some lived out the war years in occupied Europe untouched?
I for one do not believe he was mad, he was a warrior who set out to make Germany the Ruler of Europe and beyond, just as Napoleon ( a Jew) set out to do for France.
Originally posted by Dr Expired
Not all Jews were sent to camps?
He warned against anti-Semitism "born of purely emotional ground," which he wrote would only lead to pogroms - referencing the organized mob attacks that targeted Jews in Russia and, later, Germany. Hitler's letter makes clear he had a larger objective in mind. "The final goal must be the removal of Jews," he wrote. "To accomplish these goals, only a government of national power is capable and never a government of national weakness."
Originally posted by Pitons
It's funny how you all think Hitler was a mad jew killer while blindly believing the "Official WW2 History" version. Which was written by VICTORS.
You all could listen what the other side has to say too. Neutral historians have much to say on this matter. But you will hardly meet them - they usually serve in jails. Different opinions, arguments, sources are not welcome if it doesn't fit to "Official version" in nowadays "democratic" and "freespeech" world.edit on 8-6-2011 by Pitons because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by AshleyD
reply to post by Pitons
Yeah, and it's funny how we cry foul when our government does a fraction of what Hitler did. But it's so wrong to call out Hitler for what he was. He was just a good hearted dude following his heart for love of God and country.
Yeah right. lol
We screech when our government invades countries for oil (rightfully so). Hitler invaded for land. We screech when our government cracks down on immigration. Hitler kicked them out/killed them. We screech when medicaid/medicare when benefits get cut. Hitler's regime targeted the disabled for death. We screech because we can't have gay marriage but Hitler's regime tossed gays into camp. We screech because there is a gun control crack down but Hitler confiscated guns. We screech because 'I'll wear what I want!' but Hitler mandated the stop of manufacturing make-up. We screech at the slightest hint of perceived racism but Hitler's party researched master race and endorsed human experiments.
Ad nausem. Let's get real here.
Originally posted by backinblack
reply to post by AshleyD
I find it odd that no one is even questioning the validity of this letter and "blog" site..
Is there another more credible site reporting on this?
Has this letter been independently authenticated, signature included?
Do we have an independent translation of the entire letter?
Just a few lines of an entire letter can quite easily be taken out of context..
We see that happen every day here..
Originally posted by Pitons
It's funny how you all think Hitler was a mad jew killer while blindly believing the "Official WW2 History" version. Which was written by VICTORS.
You all could listen what the other side has to say too. Neutral historians have much to say on this matter. But you will hardly meet them - they usually serve in jails. Different opinions, arguments, sources are not welcome if it doesn't fit to "Official version" in nowadays "democratic" and "freespeech" world.edit on 8-6-2011 by Pitons because: (no reason given)