‘Awkward gesture’? ‘Roman salute’? In Germany, its meaning is clear
A gesture associated with the Nazis has a surprising history. But in Germany, there was little doubt about its meaning.
What’s the Roman salute? Here’s the history of Musk’s controversial hand gesture
The straight-arm gesture was first popularized by the Italian fascist leader Benito Mussolini. There’s no evidence of a ...
Fake Elon Musk Post Fictionalizes His Response to Nazi Salute Accusations
Musk's response to the accusations has included the complaint that the "legacy media" is trying to cancel him.
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The Revisionist History of the Nazi Salute
Though invented by his aide James Upham, the Bellamy salute is named for the author of the Pledge of Allegiance, a Baptist minister named Francis Bellamy who pushed to get flags and the pledge ...
Did Elon Musk give a ‘Nazi’ salute and does it play into the hands of neo-fascist groups?
Historians disagree over the significance of Musk’s gesture, which is reminiscent of the greeting used by 20th century ...
Joe Rogan defends Elon Musk's alleged 'Nazi' gesture: "I did my research"
What a week for Elon Musk, the entrepreneur made headlines around the world. The owner of X and Tesla was present at Donald Trump's inauguration and caused quite a stir. When he ...
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The Nazi Salute Has U.S. Origins
The Nazi salute has not simply been abandoned in Germany; it has been banned. While Nazi flags and chants can occasionally be ...
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House bill would make morning Pledge of Allegiance mandatory for all public schools
A bill in the North Dakota legislature would require public schools to hold the Pledge of Allegiance each morning. Currently, ...