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Who knew the innocence and fun of summer camp could be twisted into something dark, hateful and dangerous? Read on for the astounding and little-known story of how Nazis planted the seeds of white supremacy in America. In the 1920s and 30s, German-Americans disaffected by WWI and the Great Depression found support in a group called the Friends of New Germany. Most all members were American citizens, but they pledged loyalty to Adolf Hitler. Members had to swear they were of pure Aryan blood with no Jewish ancestry. In 1936, a new group absorbed these people, the Amerikadeutscher Bund, commonly known as the Bund. These organizations worked to preserve German Culture. As you will see, they had a much more potent agenda.  Nazi Youth at a German American Bund Camp in 1937, courtesy AP |
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