Just out of general interest - when did Americans stop using the gesture to salute their flag and to take the oath of allegiance?
It was considered correct for depictions of Ancient Romans so it was used in films and in paintings.
Hitler's own version was the one used at my school to indicate a readiness to answer a question put by a teacher - I don't think that there was any other significance - but in years to come I suppose it might be re interpreted...
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