Schools Here Try 'Nazi-Type' Salute

Description

A New York Times article from March 9, 1937, describes students engaged in a Nazi-style salute of the flag.

"Row Raised Over New Pledge to Flag With Extended Arm—Principals Assail Idea
"A new type of flag salute, recommended by the State Department of Education and submitted to the principals through a circular issued by Harold G. Campbell, Superintendent of Schools, has brought confusion and uncertainty as to the proper method of pledging allegiance to the American flag, it was learned yesterday."


See the partial article at NYTimes.com.

Publisher

New York Times

Date

1937-03-09

Contributor

Mace, Emily

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Type

Newspaper Article