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How the press soft-pedaled Hitler

International Holocaust Day is a reminder that history does repeat itself – just look at how the West whitewashes Iran’s evil intentions.

Eva Braun with Adolf Hitler
Photo by: Jerusalem Post Archives
‘There is at least one official voice in Europe that expresses understanding of the methods and motives of President Roosevelt – the voice of Germany, as represented by Chancellor Adolf Hitler.”

That incredible statement was the opening line of a flattering feature story about the Nazi leader that appeared on the front page of The New York Times in 1933 and was typical of some early press coverage of Hitler, who rose to power 80 years ago on January 30.

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