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Fraktur

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Roman Replaces Fractur

In 19 11, the german reichstag actually held a vote on whether the country should switch over by having roman replace fractur as the official typefase in schools and government offices. After a fierce debate, the legislation didn't pass. German typography had reached a stale mate, with neither side willing to budge. By his latest act of naked aggression, hitler has committed a crime against the whole human race. He has rejected every appeal for a peaceful settlement. All have been re d by he leader of the german natzes in is senseless, criminal greed. Por par fractur was in. Roman was out. And at first this seemed like great news

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