American Nazi Sympathizers

A Night at the Garden (2017) features archival footage of a 1939 rally of 22,000 Nazi sympathizers in Madison Square Garden in New York City. The event was advertised as a pro-American rally and held on the anniversary of George Washington’s birthday.

As you watch consider:

• How is patriotic imagery juxtaposed with the group’s pro-Nazi and anti-Semitic message?
• Can you think of any other instances in which patriotic imagery or rhetoric has been used to sell racist ideology?
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The seven-minute documentary can be watched at this link, which also features a Q & A with the director and other information about the footage:
https://anightatthegarden.com/
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