High school history classes in America often lionize the country’s efforts in toppling Germany’s World War II Nazi regime. It’s not often that a nation can enter an international conflict and come out smelling like roses. Yet, this is a moment many point to with pride because American soldiers played a role in liberating people from an oppressive regime. However, important context is often omitted from the conversation, namely that Nazis were heavily influenced by American policies. This part of history complicates the white-washed heroic narrative many in his country have adopted.
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