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What did American think of hitler in 1939?

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What did American think of hitler in 1939? What was AMERICAN PUBLIC OPINION of Fascism. Anti semeitism. around 1935? President Roosevelt to ensured that Abraham Lincoln Brigade would not be considered for commissioning as officers in World War II or to have any type of positive distinction conferred upon them. Answer by henryAmerican’s thought it was a terrible idea, but also that in general there was a superior race. they didn’t really care for jews that much but didn’t like the threat of another world power. Answer by ShannonThat hitler WAS A EFFFFFFIIIIIIIIIIIIIIING CRAZY ANIMAL. HAHAHAHAHAAH. =P oops i think this time. before probably he still ruled. Answer by jed.exodus7i dont know what they thought of the anti semitism, but from what i learned in school, many Americans admired Hitler, the Nazis and…

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is the video from the geico commercial real?

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is the video from the geico commercial real? i’m wondering about the geiko commercial that says “does abraham lincoln always tell the truth?” and then there is a video of abraham lincoln…i wanted to know if that is actually abraham lincoln or if they hired someone to act like him thanks Answer by Sean BThe latter…since motion picture technology was developed some twenty years after Lincoln’s time (the late 1880s and early 1890s as opposed to the 16th President’s lifetime). Answer by vintanner524Are you serious? Motion pictures were not around when Lincoln was alive. They had photography, but no motion pictures. When motion pictures were first invented around the turn of the century, they didnt even have sound. “Talkies” didnt show up until the late 1920′s. So, no…that is not “real video” of…

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abraham lincoln ethnicity

What kind of genetic test would be needed in this case? If historians want to learn about a historical figure’s maternal ancestry, can they test any of their descendants? For example, if I wanted to find out the ethnicity of Abraham Lincoln’s’ mother, could I test one of Lincoln’s descendants? Would I have to test one of Lincoln’s sisters’ descendants instead? How does this work? Thank you! Answer by BearPuncherYou would look at the mitochondrial DNA sequence of Lincoln. Mitochondrial DNA is only passed through the mother, so it is the best way to look at maternal ancestry. Conversely, if you wanted paternal inheritance you would do Y chromosome sequencing since Y chromosomes are only passed from father to son. Only downside is that women don’t have Y chromosome so to get paternal…

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why is abraham lincoln in the penny?

abraham lincoln penny

why is abraham lincoln in the penny? i think this must be a mistake because i think that abraham is one of the most important presidents in america. he abolished slavery and succesfully won the war..i think he should be put on at least a 50 dollar bill or more..who came up with the idea of putting him in the penny..he is worth much more… Answer by why hello thereHe’s also on the five. Answer by staisilWhen the Lincoln one-cent coin made its initial appearance in 1909, it marked a radical departure from the accepted styling of United States coins, introducing as it did for the first time a portrait coin in the regular series. A strong feeling had prevailed against using portraits on our coins, but public sentiment stemming from the 100th…

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What is this poem saying about abraham Lincoln?

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What is this poem saying about abraham Lincoln? O Captain! my Captain! our fearful trip is done, The ship has weather’d every rack, the prize we sought is won, The port is near, the bells I hear, the people all exulting, While follow eyes the steady keel, the vessel grim and daring; But O heart! heart! heart! O the bleeding drops of red, Where on the deck my Captain lies, Fallen cold and dead. O Captain! my Captain! rise up and hear the bells; Rise up- for you the flag is flung- for you the bugle trills, For you bouquets and ribbon’d wreaths- for you the shores a-crowding, For you they call, the swaying mass, their eager faces turning; Here Captain! dear father! This arm beneath your head! It is some dream that…

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